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Justice League: Throne of Atlantis

Name: Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
Director: Ethan Spaulding
Released: 2015
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2015

PG-13

Director

Ethan Spaulding

Runtime

72 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Justice League: Throne of Atlantis presents a traditional heroic epic centered on mythic conflicts. It successfully portrays strong female characters and explores themes of dual identity through its protagonist. However, the film maintains a conventional narrative structure, emphasizing established genre clichés and monarchical struggles. It does not delve deeply into multi-layered themes or address issues related to disability or LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Justice League: Throne of Atlantis have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any same-sex relationships or characters with non-binary gender identities.

How does Justice League: Throne of Atlantis portray gender?

Fair

Wonder Woman is portrayed as a strong, intelligent warrior who plays a significant role in the story. The film avoids relying on submissive gender stereotypes by featuring powerful female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Justice League: Throne of Atlantis?

Good

Arthur Curry's mixed heritage and his identity as a half-human, half-Atlantean character highlight themes of belonging and cultural intersection. The ensemble cast includes superheroes from diverse backgrounds.

How does Justice League: Throne of Atlantis represent religion and culture?

Fair

The conflict between Atlantis and the surface world explores themes of isolationism versus globalism, focusing on monarchical succession rather than broader societal critiques.

Does Justice League: Throne of Atlantis include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not significantly address visible or invisible disabilities, focusing instead on characters with superhuman abilities.

Present on Screen

Wonder Woman is depicted as a strong, intelligent warrior with equal standing to her male counterparts.
The protagonist's mixed heritage provides a meaningful exploration of dual identity and belonging.
The film avoids relying on submissive gender stereotypes by featuring powerful female characters.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender expressions.
There is no significant focus on neurodivergence or physical disabilities among the characters.
The story centers on monarchical succession rather than critiquing systemic or social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

After the events of Justice League: War, Ocean Master and Black Manta have declared a war against the surface in retaliation of the aftermath of Apokoliptian-tyrant Darkseid's planetary invasion. Queen Atlanna seeks out her other son, Ocean Master’s half-brother Arthur Curry, a half-human with aquatic powers with no knowledge of his Atlantean heritage, to restore balance. Living with powers he doesn’t understand and seeing the danger around him, Curry takes steps to embrace his destiny, joining the Justice League, and with his new teammates he battles to save Earth from total destruction.

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