Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox

Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox

Year: 2013

Runtime: 75 mins

Language: English

Director: Jay Oliva

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Fight the future. The Flash finds himself in a war-torn alternate timeline and teams up with alternate versions of his fellow heroes to restore the timeline.

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Timeline & Setting – Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)

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Time period

Location

Central City, Atlantis, London, Paris, Metropolis, Wayne Manor

Central City is the Flash's home base and a fast-paced urban hub for speed-powered action. In the Flashpoint timeline, familiar cities become battlefronts as Atlantean and Amazon forces clash across continents. Atlantis represents the underwater empire wielding naval power, while London and Paris endure brutal clashes between the warring factions. Metropolis hosts government operations and Superman, and Wayne Manor serves as Batman's base of operations and a sanctuary amid the chaos.

🌍 Multi-location setting 🗺️ DC universe hubs ⚔️ War zones

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:59

Main Characters – Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)

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Barry Allen / The Flash (Justin Chambers)

The fastest man alive who bears the burden of his mother's death and the consequences of time manipulation. In Flashpoint, his powers vanish and his memories of the original timeline fade, driving him to restore reality. He remains determined, leveraging Batman and Cyborg to guide the plan and fix the fractured world.

⚡️ Speedster 🧭 Time-Travel 🌐 Protagonist

Thomas Wayne / Batman (Kevin McKidd)

In this reality, Batman is Thomas Wayne, a grief-stricken vigilante who survived Bruce's death. He is wary of Barry at first but ultimately aids the mission, even as he is gravely wounded in battle. His leadership and willingness to sacrifice underscore a harsher, personal form of heroism.

🗡️ Vigilante 🗺️ Mentor 🛡️ Protector

Lois Lane (Dana Delany)

An undercover reporter who becomes entangled with resistance efforts against Atlantean and Amazon forces. Her capture demonstrates the peril facing civilians, and her resilience helps drive the resistance narrative forward.

📰 Reporter 🗺️ Witness 🛡️ Survivor

Arthur Curry / Aquaman (Cary Elwes)

Leader of Atlantis and a central figure in the war against the Amazons. His forces clash with Wonder Woman's army, and a personal tragedy—Mera's death—fuels his resolve to prevail. He embodies Atlantean power and tactical leadership in the conflict.

🐚 Ruler 🗺️ War Leader 🗡️ Warrior

Diana Prince / Wonder Woman (Vanessa Marshall)

The Amazon warrior-queen who spearheads the assault on Great Britain and engages Aquaman's forces. Her actions drive the war's momentum and force compromises, highlighting the heavy cost of power when used in pursuit of victory.

👑 Warrior 🛰️ Leader ⚔️ Catalyst

Kal-El / Superman (Sam Daly)

In this timeline, Superman is a government-held prisoner after his ship crashes in Metropolis. Barry and Batman mount a rescue, and Superman's sun-powered presence becomes a pivotal turning point on the battlefield. His struggle with this altered reality underscores themes of identity and power.

🦸‍♂️ Hero 🛑 Government Target ☀️ Solar-powered

Billy Batson / Captain Thunder (Jennifer Hale)

Billy Batson and his foster siblings merge into Captain Thunder to confront Wonder Woman, providing a new surge of powered allyship. The transformation underscores themes of family, teamwork, and the unpredictable outcomes of combined abilities.

🧒 Hero 🌀 Shapeshift 🧭 Alliance

Steve Trevor

A government operative who attempts to help Lois Lane escape, only to be killed by Amazon forces, illustrating the brutal costs of the war and fueling the resistance narrative.

🕵️ Government 🗺️ Resistance ⚔️ Consequence

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:59

Major Themes – Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)

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🔄 Alternate Timeline

Barry's attempt to change the past spawns a new reality where the Flash's powers and memories behave unpredictably, forcing him to navigate a world without the Justice League.

⚔️ Global Conflict

The war between Atlanteans and Amazons consumes continents, reshaping geopolitics and turning major cities into battlegrounds as heroes and governments scramble to end the fighting.

🧠 Memory

Barry's memories of the original timeline fade as the new reality hardens, culminating in the revelation that his own actions altered history and reshaped who he is.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:59

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