7 best DC Comics movies

"The Lego Batman Movie" was poised to dominate the box office again this weekend — but how does the critically beloved miniature Caped Crusader fare in our rankings?

1. "Batman: The Movie" (1966)

This one's a pure delight from beginning to end, thanks to Adam West's winking Batman and villains who can't stop cackling maniacally.

2. "Constantine" (2005)

Featuring a cast led by Keanu Reeves, this weird religious fantasy strikes a happy balance between serious and ridiculous.

3. "Superman: The Movie" (1978)

The gold standard for superhero movies, this classic movie has it all: John Williams' soaring musical score, a campy Lex Luthor, an epic origin story — and funny lines.

This movie's one of the best of the franchise because it's really just a political thriller. The Penguin emerges from the sewer and runs for mayor of Gotham!

5. "Batman Begins" (2005)

It's just, like, a regular movie — except it's about Batman. It has actual characters, and Christian Bale's Bruce Wayne even has emotions.

6. "Superman II" (1980)

Superman gives up his powers to live a normal life with Lois Lane. The sight of a powerless Clark getting beat up made Superman more sympathetic than ever.

Funny, sweet and self-deprecating — exactly what we needed after the "Batman v Superman" disaster.