Justice League vs. the Fatal Five

Justice League vs. the Fatal Five

Year: 2019

Runtime: 77 mins

Language: English

Director: Sam Liu

Echo Score: 71
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A formidable threat emerges when the future and past collide, bringing the Justice League into conflict with the Fatal Five. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman must unravel the mystery as Mano, Persuader, and Tharok wreak havoc on Metropolis, searching for the potential Green Lantern, Jessica Cruz. They intend to liberate Emerald Empress and Validus to fulfill a dangerous scheme, but the League finds an unexpected ally—Star Boy, a unique individual with immense, unstable power. His abilities may be crucial in stopping the Fatal Five’s ultimate evil plan.

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1

Assault on Legion HQ and the time sphere

In the 31st century, Mano, Tharok, and the Persuader launch a bold assault on the Legion's headquarters to seize the time sphere. The heroes fight back, but the onslaught overwhelms them and the sphere is activated. Star Boy lunges at the attackers and is drawn into the device as the others are driven back.

31st century Legion of Super-Heroes Headquarters
2

Star Boy pulled into the time sphere (21st century arrival)

Star Boy is pulled into the time sphere during the assault and is hurled across time into the 21st century. Inside the device, Brainiac 5’s trap seals the villains inside a stasis field. The time jump leaves Star Boy stranded as the world changes around him.

21st century Time sphere vicinity
3

Gotham landing and Batman apprehends Star Boy

Star Boy crashes into Gotham City in the new century, and his stabilizing medicine is destroyed in the rough landing. His erratic behavior draws Batman’s suspicion, and he is apprehended and sent to Arkham Asylum for containment. The city’s streets become the first stage of his struggle to adapt to this era.

Shortly after arrival Gotham City
4

Time sphere lands in Metropolis and is brought to Watchtower

The stasis-locked time sphere ends up in Metropolis, while Star Boy remains in Gotham. Superman soon recovers the sphere and transports it to the Justice League Watchtower for analysis and study of its power. The device becomes a focal point of the League’s ongoing concerns about time-travel threats.

Shortly after arrival Metropolis
5

Jessica Cruz’s ten-month isolation

Ten months pass as Jessica Cruz grapples with trauma from a near-fatal encounter. Fear keeps her confined to her apartment, making it difficult for her to consider stepping into a larger role with the League. Her isolation highlights the emotional cost of the events unfolding around her.

Ten months later Jessica Cruz's apartment
6

Wonder Woman and Miss Martian advocate for Jessica

Wonder Woman continues to press for Jessica’s inclusion in the Justice League, believing in her potential. Miss Martian works to prove herself to Batman and earn membership, underscoring a shift toward greater inclusion and mentorship within the team. The Watchtower becomes a focal point of these efforts.

Ten months later Watchtower
7

Mister Terrific deactivates the stasis field

Back at the Watchtower, Mister Terrific accidentally deactivates the stasis field, freeing the previously trapped travelers. The released heroes must quickly regroup as the threat from the Fatal Five intensifies. The disruption destabilizes the timeline’s delicate balance.

Ten months later Watchtower
8

Emerald Empress and Validus escape amid the city chaos

Superman clashes with the newly liberated foes, but is wounded by Persuader’s axe, allowing Emerald Empress and Validus to escape. The threat grows as the Fatal Five plan renewed assaults across city streets and skies. The League braces for a broader confrontation.

Ten months later City streets / Metropolis
9

Star Boy escapes Arkham as the target is suspected

Star Boy’s memory is jogged by a news report about the fight, and he breaks out of Arkham. Batman and the Justice League quickly realize they’re dealing with time travelers, and Batman deduces that Jessica Cruz is their target. The hunt for Jessica becomes a driving focus of the crisis.

Ten months later Arkham Asylum
10

The Fatal Five attack Jessica; Star Boy defends

The Five strike at Jessica, and Star Boy rushes to her aid while Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Mister Terrific, and Miss Martian defend the base. The heroes force the Five into flight, and a wary bond begins to form between Star Boy and Jessica as they fight side by side.

Ten months later Jessica Cruz’s location / League base
11

Telepathic link reveals Legion past

Miss Martian uses her telepathic abilities to link Batman, Jessica, and Star Boy with Star Boy’s mind, granting them a glimpse of the Legion’s past and the high stakes involved. They witness a confrontation that led to Emerald Empress and Validus being captured and taken to Oa in the past. The past informs their present decisions.

During the confrontation Watchtower
12

Mano’s ultimatum and the Metropolis assault

Mano delivers an ultimatum: surrender Jessica or trigger bombs across the United States. The first wave of attacks erupts in Metropolis, forcing the League to respond with surgical precision and speed. The stakes rise as the clock ticks toward a final confrontation.

During the crisis Metropolis / United States
13

Jessica recharges and helps take down the Five

Emerald Empress seizes Green Lantern energy and reveals a plan to devastate the Sun itself. Jessica regains her resolve, recites her oath, and recharges her ring, rejoining the fight with renewed determination. She and the League drive the Five down and end their threat for good.

During the crisis Metropolis / base
14

Star Boy sacrifices himself to repair the Sun

As Superman, Jessica, and Star Boy pursue the Eye, they are too late to stop it from plunging into the Sun. Star Boy descends into the Sun’s core, using his powers to repair the star and avert catastrophe. The League honors his courage as the future Legion arrives to pay tribute.

Endgame Sun's core
15

Miss Martian joins the Justice League

In the aftermath, Batman informs Miss Martian that she has been invited to join the Justice League, and she accepts the offer. She steps into a larger role alongside her new teammates, marking a milestone in her journey as a hero.

Endgame Watchtower

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