Legion of Super-Heroes

Legion of Super-Heroes

Year: 2023

Runtime: 84 mins

Language: English

Director: Jeff Wamester

Echo Score: 74
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Following the destruction of Krypton, Kara struggles to find her place on Earth, receiving guidance from her cousin, Superman. He encourages her to attend the Legion Academy in the 31st century, a training ground for promising young heroes. There, she forges new friendships and confronts a formidable foe in Brainiac 5. However, Kara's journey is complicated by the Dark Circle, a shadowy group seeking a powerful weapon hidden within the Academy’s vault, forcing her to confront danger and discover her own abilities.

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1

Krypton’s impending catastrophe and Kara’s escape

Argo City on Krypton faces a disaster predicted by Jor-El. Alura Zor-El sends Kara to Earth with hopes she will reunite with Kal-El. A fragment from the exploding planet damages Kara's escape pod, placing her in suspended animation and delaying her arrival on Earth.

pre-catastrophe Argo City, Krypton
2

Arrival on Earth and early adaptation struggles

Kara wakes on Earth and takes the name Supergirl as she struggles with the planet's culture and her newly acquired powers. She fights Solomon Grundy, revealing her strength, and is rescued by Kal-El (Superman) and Batman. Kal-El suggests she travel to the 31st century to join the Legion Academy.

21st century Earth
3

Masked raiders at S.T.A.R. Labs

In the 21st century, Batman intercepts masked assailants raiding S.T.A.R. Labs, though they commit suicide before he can interrogate them. Kara's first clues about a larger threat begin to surface. Batman's intervention sets the stage for the mission to the future.

21st century S.T.A.R. Labs, Earth
4

Travel to the 31st century and Legion Academy introduction

Kara travels to the future and is introduced to the Legion Academy by Mon-El. She immediately clashes with Brainiac 5, mistaking him for Brainiac, which strains their budding relationship. Over time, they overcome the misunderstanding and form a cautious alliance.

31st century Legion Academy, 31st century
5

Triplicate Girl spots Mon-El near a high-security vault

During a night search for their school pet Proty, Triplicate Girl spots Mon-Arl lurking near a restricted vault on the Academy grounds and is attacked, apparently killed. The incident triggers an investigation into Mon-El's loyalties. The Vault's danger hints at a deeper conspiracy.

31st century, night Legion Academy grounds
6

Brainiac 5 investigated and explains Dark Circle

The Legionnaires arrest Brainiac 5, discovering his involvement with the academy to penetrate the vault containing dangerous weapons. He explains he is countering an organization called the Dark Circle, though Kara believes him while others remain wary.

31st century Legion Academy
7

Kara discovers Dark Circle's plans and frees Brainiac 5

Recognizing the masked figures from the Academy's Dark Circle files, Kara frees Brainiac 5 from confinement. She learns that the Dark Circle seeks the Miracle Machine, a relic capable of bending reality.

31st century Legion Academy vault
8

Vault infiltration and Mon-El's betrayal

Mon-El joins Kara and Brainiac 5 to infiltrate the vault and disable its security. They locate the Miracle Machine, but Mon-El reveals himself as a Dark Circle agent, stabbing Kara with kryptonite and summoning the Circle to overpower the Academy.

31st century Legion Academy vault
9

Brainiac revealed as Dark Circle leader

The Circle's leader is revealed to be Brainiac, who founded the Dark Circle in the 21st century to facilitate his resurrection. He plots to gain access to the Miracle Machine through Brainiac 5 and to rewrite reality to his advantage.

31st century Vault / Circle confrontation
10

Rescue by fellow students and gathering allies

The Triplicate Girl, Invisible Kid, and Phantom Girl escape confinement and join Kara and Brainiac 5. The group liberates Dawnstar, Bouncing Boy, and Arm Fall Off Boy, preparing for a broader resistance against the Circle.

31st century Legion Academy
11

SOS to Legionnaires and final confrontation with Miracle Machine

The team sends an SOS to the Legionnaires in space as Mon-El and the Circle engage their allies. Kara and Brainiac 5 race to stop the Miracle Machine, but succeed only by turning the predecessors against their creator, causing Brainiac to tear apart.

31st century Legion Academy / Vault
12

Kara stops Krypton's apocalypse by reality displacement

With the Miracle Machine spiraling out of control, Kara summons Alura's soul and resists the urge to reverse Krypton's destruction. She instead displaces the machine into another reality, averting the catastrophe.

31st century Legion Academy / Another reality
13

New Legion membership granted

The surviving students defeat Mon-El and the Dark Circle, and the returning Legionnaires grant Kara, Brainiac 5, and the other students full Legion membership, recognizing their bravery and teamwork.

31st century Legion Academy
14

Post-credits: Kara's decision and looming threat to Earth

In a post-credits scene, Kara informs Superman that she will stay in the 31st century and continues her relationship with Brainiac 5. Meanwhile, in Metropolis, Superman and Batman are struck by a beam blast, implying a new, ominous threat to Earth.

post-credits Earth (Metropolis)

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