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Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2016 · 78 mins · English
JustWatch #29,754
Directed by
Sam Liu
Starring
Rosario Dawson, Jon Bernthal, Jason O'Mara, Jerry O'Connell, Steve Blum, Taissa Farmiga

Following a mishap during a Justice League mission, Robin is assigned to work with the Teen Titans. When Trigon possesses the Justice League and threatens global domination, the young Titans must rise to the challenge and confront the formidable threat, ultimately needing to protect the world from Trigon's destructive power.

On this page (5)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle

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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Justice League vs. Teen Titans Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Raven's origin and Trigon's threat

    Trigon, a demon, conceives Raven with Arella. When Arella discovers his demonic nature, she flees to the mystical world of Azarath. Trigon finds Raven and slaughters Arella and the people of Azarath. Raven barely manages to seal Trigon inside a magical crystal in what remains of Azarath.

    When
    Years ago
    Where
    Azarath
  2. Raven joins the Teen Titans

    Sometime after sealing Trigon, Raven joins the Teen Titans and begins a wary, guarded path with the group. She carries the weight of her lineage as she learns to control her powers. Her place within the team would come to shape her future.

    When
    After Trigon's imprisonment
    Where
    Titans Tower
  3. Present-day threat arrives: the corrupter

    Trigon sends a demonic corrupter to Earth, signaling a larger invasion. The entity briefly possesses Weather Wizard after a clash between the Justice League and the Legion of Doom. Damian Wayne helps defeat the corrupter, but leaves with little background on its origins.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Earth
  4. Nightwing earns Damian a place with the Titans

    Nightwing brings Damian Wayne to join the Titans, where a different rhythm and chemistry challenge him. Damian clashes with the team, convinced he should lead decisively. Raven heals a heated moment with Jaime, forging an unexpected bond as Trigon's presence begins to awaken within Raven.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Titans Tower
  5. Investigations and a supernatural breach

    Batman and Cyborg investigate the earlier attack that sparked the crisis. Superman is briefly possessed by one of the entities and lashes out at Atomic Skull, drawing attention from Diana and Batman. Batman calms the threat with kryptonite, but the possessed Superman escapes before kryptonite can fully disable him.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Earth
  6. Carnival trip and Raven's backstory revealed

    Starfire leads the Titans on a carnival trip to help them grow closer, hoping to ease the rift between the new teammates. Unbeknownst to them, Raven is summoned by Trigon’s entities, who attack her and force the Titans to intervene. After the assault, Raven shares her backstory with the group, explaining the toll her lineage has taken.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Carnival
  7. League confrontation and Raven's decision

    Back at the Titans' tower, the Justice League moves to take Raven away to avert disaster, and the heroes—Flash, Diana, and Cyborg—are briefly possessed. Batman resists the possession and fights to protect Raven as the League beats the Titans senseless. Raven agrees to go with the League to avert catastrophe—only for Jaime to strike Cyborg down and free him from possession.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Titans Tower
  8. The showdown begins: Trigon summoned to Earth

    Raven travels with the League toward Superman and summons Trigon to Earth. Cyborg wakes and uses Apokoliptian tech to teleport the group to confront the demon in a perilous showdown. Damian stabs Superman with Kryptonite, freeing him from possession, and the now-clear-headed Kryptonian heads to stop the entity from ensnaring Flash and Diana.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Earth
  9. Descent into Hell to rescue Raven

    The League remains on Earth to battle Trigon while Cyborg and the Titans dive into a journey to Hell to rescue Raven. Robin faces a demon that mirrors his deceased grandfather Ra’s al Ghul, in a tense confrontation, and ultimately overcomes the threat. The perilous rescue tests the team’s resolve and unity.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Hell
  10. Raven seals Trigon again

    Raven crafts a spell to re-imprison her father and places it on her forehead, hoping to keep Trigon contained. The ritual represents a decisive shield against invasion and marks a personal turning point for Raven. The spell buys time as the teams regroup from the battle.

    When
    After Hell rescue
    Where
    Earth
  11. Raven stays with the Titans

    Robin convinces a hesitant Raven to stay on Earth with the Titans, choosing to remain with them rather than rejoin the League. The Titans solidify their bond as a newly reinforced team faces looming dangers. Raven finds belonging with friends who accept her powers and past.

    When
    After decision
    Where
    Earth
  12. Mid-credits tease

    In a mid-credits moment, a mysterious costumed girl rides a flying chunk of rock toward the Titans Tower, hinting at new and looming challenges for the team. The teaser suggests Raven and the Titans will face further trials beyond the immediate crisis. The scene leaves the door open for future adventures.

    When
    Mid-credits
    Where
    Titans Tower

Last updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:45

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Timeline questions answered

Justice League vs. Teen Titans Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Trigon kill Arella and the people of Azarath?

Trigon sought to find Raven after she used her powers to reach out to him. When he discovered that Arella had fled to Azarath and was raising their daughter there, Trigon slaughtered Arella and the entire population of Azarath. Raven barely managed to seal him inside a magical crystal before he could also kill her.

  • trigon
  • azarath
  • arella
  • raven backstory
  • demon
Q2

Why did the Justice League try to take Raven from the Titans?

Trigon was possessing the Justice League members one by one. The League came to claim Raven because they believed taking her would somehow prevent the global invasion. Flash, Diana, and Cyborg were briefly possessed during this confrontation, forcing Batman to fight his own teammates to protect Raven.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Superman was briefly possessed and attacked Atomic Skull, showing the pattern of League members being corrupted.

  • justice league
  • possession
  • raven
  • trigon
  • batman
Q3

How did Batman resist being possessed by Trigon?

Batman deliberately knocked himself out using a nerve toxin designed to take down Bane. By rendering himself unconscious, he prevented Trigon from gaining control over his mind while the demon was possessing the other League members.

  • batman
  • possession
  • trigon
  • nerve toxin
  • resistance
Q4

Why did Raven agree to go with the Justice League?

Raven agreed to accompany the League because they warned that her refusal would lead to mass destruction and the deaths of millions. She chose to sacrifice herself to prevent the catastrophe, even though it meant leaving the Titans.

  • raven
  • sacrifice
  • justice league
  • decision
Q5

How did Cyborg break free from Trigon's possession?

Jaime Reyes struck Cyborg with one of his powerful blasts, knocking him unconscious. This physical trauma apparently broke Trigon's hold over Cyborg's mind, allowing him to wake up free from the demon's influence.

  • cyborg
  • possession
  • jaime reyes
  • breakout
Q6

What was the spell Raven placed on her forehead?

Raven crafted a powerful sealing spell and placed it directly on her forehead as a permanent containment measure. This spell was designed to re-imprison her father Trigon, whom she had previously sealed in Azarath, and prevent him from ever escaping again.

  • raven
  • spell
  • trigon
  • seal
  • containment
Q7

Why did Robin decide to stay with the Titans instead of rejoining the League?

After experiencing the Titans' teamwork and witnessing their loyalty during the crisis, Robin chose to remain with them. His time on the team helped him grow beyond his previous belief that he should lead alone, finding genuine friendship and belonging with the younger heroes.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Damian clashed with the Titans because he thought he could be a stronger, more decisive leader.

  • robin
  • damian wayne
  • titans
  • league
  • decision
  • growth
Q8

Why did Raven see Trigon awakening when she healed Damian?

When Raven used her healing powers on Damian after his heated argument with Jaime, she experienced a psychic bond with him. Through this connection, she saw flashes of Damian's life and simultaneously sensed Trigon awakening within her own powers, indicating the demon's growing strength.

  • raven
  • damian
  • healing
  • psychic bond
  • trigon awakening
Q9

Who is the mysterious girl in the mid-credits scene?

The mid-credits scene shows an unidentified costumed girl riding a flying chunk of rock toward Titans Tower. This appears to be a tease for a future threat or new character, though the movie does not reveal her identity.

  • mid-credits
  • mystery girl
  • teaser
  • titans tower
Q10

Why did Trigon send the demonic corrupter to Earth?

Trigon sent the demonic corrupter as the first stage of his invasion. The entity possessed Weather Wizard during the Justice League's battle with the Legion of Doom, using it as a foothold to begin corrupting Earth and eventually open a gate for full-scale demonic invasion.

  • trigon
  • corrupter
  • invasion
  • weather wizard
  • justice league

Movie threads

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Movies where heroes are possessed like in Justice League vs. Teen Titans

When trusted allies become the greatest threat, new heroes must rise. If you enjoyed the high-stakes tension of Justice League vs. Teen Titans, you'll like these movies where superhero teams are turned against their allies. Discover similar stories of possession, corruption, and new heroes rising to face an internal threat.

  • intense
  • action-packed
  • dramatic
  • tense
  • dark
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  • Pacing: fast, urgent
Why these movies?

The story pattern: This thread groups stories where the central conflict arises from within a trusted group, often through possession, corruption, or mind control. The narrative follows a smaller, often younger, team as they must confront their own mentors and idols to save the world, exploring themes of legacy and proving oneself under extreme pressure.

Why they belong together: These movies share a high-intensity, tense tone where the danger is deeply personal. The pacing is fast, driven by urgent action sequences and the emotional weight of fighting former allies. They blend dramatic superhero action with themes of found family and reluctant leadership.

Movies about inherited evil like Raven in Justice League vs. Teen Titans

Young heroes must overcome a dark legacy to save the world from ancient evil. Fans of Justice League vs. Teen Titans will appreciate these films featuring heroes grappling with a dark legacy. Explore similar narratives about redemption, found family, and the battle against an ancient evil that is deeply personal to the protagonist.

  • dramatic
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  • Tone: dramatic, anxious, hopeful
  • Pacing: fast, character-driven
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative centers on a character destined for or connected to a great evil, often through their lineage. Their journey involves overcoming internal darkness, learning to trust a new team or family, and ultimately using their unique connection to the threat as the key to defeating it, resulting in a bittersweet victory.

Why they belong together: These films are united by a moderate complexity that balances large-scale action with a deeply personal character arc. They feature a mix of intense action and dramatic, anxious character moments, leading to a emotionally resonant, often bittersweet conclusion where the hero finds belonging.

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