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Phase Two
File:United Cinematic Universe Phase Two box set.jpg
Packaging for the "United Cinematic Universe – Phase Two: Consequence" Blu-ray box set
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2013–2015
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
BudgetTotal (8 films):
$1.760 billion
Box officeTotal (8 films):
$7.463 billion
United Cinematic Universe
Phases

Phase Two of the United Cinematic Universe (UCU) is a group of American superhero films produced by Goodwin Studios based on characters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics and DC Comics, alongside original characters created for the franchise. The UCU is the shared universe in which all of the films are set. The phase, which began with Superman: Man of Tomorrow in June 2013, features individual superhero films that continue the aftermath of The United (2012) and build to a crossover film, The United: Age of Doom (2015). Phase Two ended with The Flash: Rogues in October 2015. Phases One, Two, and Three make up the franchise's first major storyline, known as the "Unity Saga".

Freddie Goodwin produced every film in the phase, while Age of Doom writer and director Joss Whedon consulted on the films in the phase alongside Goodwin Studios' continuity group. The films star David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman in Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Luke Evans as Bruce Wayne / Batman in Batman: City of Shadows (2013), Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man in Iron Man: Extremis (2014), Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America in Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014), Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Sinister (2014), Ana de Armas as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman in Wonder Woman: War of the Gods (2015), and Grant Gustin as Barry Allen / the Flash in The Flash: Rogues. Corenswet, Evans, Downey, de Armas, Garfield, Gustin, and Luke Evans returned to star in Age of Doom. Downey and Chris Evans have the most appearances in the phase, starring or making cameo appearances in four films each.

In addition to the feature films, the phase includes three short films released under the United One-Shots banner—The Last Son Report, Waller: Contingency, and Oscorp: Subject 00—to expand the UCU. Each feature film also received tie-in comic books, and some received tie-in video games. The Flash: Rogues was marketed with the in-universe news show UCU Newsfront. The phase grossed over US$7.4 billion at the global box office and received generally positive critical and public responses, with particular praise going to Captain America: Winter Soldier, Batman: City of Shadows, and Wonder Woman: War of the Gods.

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Development[edit | edit source]

Following the release of the UCU crossover film The United (2012), Goodwin Studios began finalizing plans for the franchise's second "phase", which would start with Superman: Man of Tomorrow and continue the consequences of the New York battle depicted in The United.[1] Goodwin Studios had developed early sequel outlines before the release of The United, but the film's box office success led the studio and its partners to expand the planned slate from six films to eight.[2] Goodwin described the phase as the franchise's "consequence era", explaining that the films would explore what governments, corporations, cities, and heroes do after the world learns that alien invasions, gods, metahumans, vigilantes, and super-soldiers exist in the same reality.[3]

Goodwin Studios announced the initial Phase Two slate at a July 2012 presentation that included Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Batman: City of Shadows, Iron Man: Extremis, Captain America: Winter Soldier, Spider-Man: Sinister, and The United: Age of Doom.[4] Wonder Woman: War of the Gods and The Flash: Rogues were formally added later that year after Goodwin Studios finalized release windows with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment.[5] Goodwin said the phase was designed so that Age of Doom would be the central crossover event but not the final film, allowing The Flash: Rogues to show smaller-scale consequences after the larger team story.[6]

In August 2012, Whedon signed an agreement with Goodwin Studios to write and direct The United: Age of Doom, consult on Phase Two, and help coordinate the larger story direction of the phase.[7] Whedon described his consulting role as reading scripts, reviewing cuts, and ensuring that character conflicts in the solo films could logically build toward the second crossover.[8] He worked closely with Freddie Goodwin, Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Emma Thomas, Deborah Snyder, and Marcus V. Lane, whose production units oversaw different character franchises. Goodwin Studios created a dedicated continuity group to track references to the Battle of New York, S.H.I.E.L.D., Amanda Waller's contingency programs, Oscorp, HYDRA, Latveria, and the eventual emergence of Victor von Doom.[9]

A new Goodwin Studios logo and phase ident were introduced with Superman: Man of Tomorrow.[10] The logo retained the United emblem from Phase One but added a purple-and-silver light pass that would be used across the theatrical trailers and home media of the phase. Goodwin said the new branding was intended to distinguish Phase Two from the origin-focused structure of Phase One while still making the films feel like part of the same franchise.[11] Several commentators later noted that the phase also established a recurring motif of powerful institutions attempting to copy, regulate, or contain superhero abilities, which appears in some form in every feature film of the phase.[12]

Films[edit | edit source]

See also: List of United Cinematic Universe films
Phase Two films
Film[4] U.S. release date Director(s) Screenwriter(s) Producer(s)
Superman: Man of Tomorrow June 21, 2013 (2013-06-21) Zack Snyder[13] David S. Goyer[14] Freddie Goodwin
Batman: City of Shadows November 8, 2013 (2013-11-08) Matt Reeves[15] Jonathan Nolan[16]
Iron Man: Extremis May 2, 2014 (2014-05-02) Shane Black[17] Drew Pearce & Shane Black[18]
Captain America: Winter Soldier April 4, 2014 (2014-04-04) Anthony and Joe Russo[19] Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely[20]
Spider-Man: Sinister July 11, 2014 (2014-07-11) Marc Webb[21] Drew Goddard[22]
Wonder Woman: War of the Gods March 27, 2015 (2015-03-27) Patty Jenkins[23] Allan Heinberg[24]
The United: Age of Doom May 1, 2015 (2015-05-01) Joss Whedon[25]
The Flash: Rogues October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09) Shawn Levy[26] Greg Berlanti and Eric Wallace[27]

Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2013)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Superman: Man of Tomorrow
Picture of David Corenswet
David Corenswet returned as Clark Kent / Superman in the first film of Phase Two.

Clark Kent / Superman becomes the focus of international debate after the Battle of New York, while an alien artificial intelligence known as Brainiac arrives on Earth after detecting Kryptonian and Tesseract energy signatures. As governments debate whether Superman is Earth's protector or its greatest risk, Lois Lane investigates a private defense contractor, Lex Luthor, who argues that humanity must develop its own answer to alien power.[28]

A sequel to Superman: Last Son (2007) was announced after the success of The United.[29] Snyder returned to direct, while Goyer wrote the screenplay. Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Lance Reddick reprised their roles as Superman, Lane, and General Calvin Swanwick, respectively, with Michael Fassbender joining the cast as Luthor and Ralph Fiennes voicing Brainiac.[30] Filming began in September 2012 in Vancouver, with additional filming in Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles.[31] The film premiered in Los Angeles on June 10, 2013, and was released in the United States on June 21.[32]

Superman: Man of Tomorrow is set in 2013, approximately one year after The United.[33] The film directly addresses the aftermath of the New York battle and includes references to the Dawn Host, Stark Tower, and the United Initiative. A mid-credits scene shows Amanda Waller reviewing footage of Superman and Brainiac while adding Kryptonian countermeasures to her contingency files.[34]

Batman: City of Shadows (2013)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Batman: City of Shadows

Bruce Wayne / Batman investigates a string of political murders in Gotham City and uncovers the Court of Owls, a secret aristocratic society that has influenced Gotham for generations. As Gotham's elites use the fear created by alien and metahuman events to expand private surveillance, Batman is forced to confront whether his own crusade has ignored the systems that truly control the city.[35]

A sequel to Batman: Gotham Knight (2008) entered development in 2011, with Emma Thomas returning as producer.[36] Reeves was hired to direct in early 2012, and Nolan wrote the screenplay.[15] Luke Evans, Jeremy Irons, and Bryan Cranston reprised their roles as Batman, Alfred Pennyworth, and James Gordon, with Eva Green joining as Selina Kyle and Charles Dance cast as Elias Cobb, the public face of the Court.[37] Filming took place in Pittsburgh, London, and Chicago from February to June 2013.[38] The film premiered in London on October 29, 2013, and was released in the United States on November 8.[39]

The film is set after Superman: Man of Tomorrow but remains largely confined to Gotham.[40] Waller's surveillance technology appears through shell companies, and Bruce discovers that Wayne Enterprises unknowingly supplied components to a government metahuman-monitoring program. A post-credits scene shows Waller receiving Batman's stolen contingency files, setting up her larger role in the phase.[41]

Iron Man: Extremis (2014)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Iron Man: Extremis

Tony Stark / Iron Man confronts Aldrich Killian and the Extremis program, a nanobiological enhancement project built from stolen Stark, Oscorp, and S.T.A.R. Labs research. Still traumatized by carrying a nuclear missile through the portal in The United, Stark becomes increasingly dependent on remote armor systems while trying to stop Killian from turning human subjects into living weapons.[42]

A third Iron Man film was announced in late 2012, with Black hired to direct and co-write the screenplay with Pearce.[43] Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, and Don Cheadle reprised their roles from the previous Iron Man films, while Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, and Ben Kingsley joined the cast.[44] Principal photography began in June 2013 in North Carolina, with additional filming in Miami, Los Angeles, and Beijing.[45] The film premiered in Paris on April 14, 2014, and was released in the United States on May 2.[46]

Iron Man: Extremis is set in late 2013 and early 2014.[47] The film continues Stark's anxiety after The United and includes references to Oscorp, the Central City particle accelerator accident, and a Latverian technology shell company later connected to Victor von Doom. A post-credits scene shows Doom acquiring damaged Extremis data through a third-party contractor.[48]

Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Captain America: Winter Soldier
Picture of Anthony and Joe Russo
Anthony and Joe Russo, directors of Captain America: Winter Soldier

Steve Rogers / Captain America, now working with S.H.I.E.L.D., teams with Natasha Romanoff and Sam Wilson to expose a conspiracy inside modern intelligence systems. Rogers discovers that HYDRA survived after World War II and that its most dangerous assassin, the Winter Soldier, is his former best friend Bucky Barnes.[49]

A sequel to Captain America: Sentinel (2011) was announced in April 2012.[50] Anthony and Joe Russo were hired to direct in June, and Markus and McFeely returned to write the screenplay.[19] Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Samuel L. Jackson, and Hayley Atwell reprised their roles, with Anthony Mackie, Scarlett Johansson, and Robert Redford joining the cast.[51] Production started in April 2013 in Manhattan Beach, California, with filming also taking place in Washington, D.C., and Cleveland, Ohio.[52] The film premiered in Hollywood on March 13, 2014, and was released in the United States on April 4.[53]

The film is set in 2014, two years after The United.[54] The collapse of S.H.I.E.L.D. affects the remaining Phase Two films and increases the political influence of Waller's contingency programs. A post-credits scene shows Doom reviewing recovered HYDRA files concerning the Tesseract, super-soldier research, and early Latverian weapons contracts.[55]

Spider-Man: Sinister (2014)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Spider-Man: Sinister

Peter Parker / Spider-Man investigates Oscorp's attempts to reproduce his genetic compatibility after the events of Spider-Man: Web of Tomorrow (2010). Norman Osborn emerges from the shadows and begins assembling experimental subjects, including Otto Octavius and Max Dillon, to create controllable superhuman assets in response to the public emergence of the United.[56]

Sony Pictures and Goodwin Studios confirmed a second UCU Spider-Man film in 2012.[57] Webb returned to direct, and Goddard was hired to write the screenplay.[22] Garfield, Emma Stone, Sally Field, and Denis Leary returned from Web of Tomorrow, while Fassbender, Christoph Waltz, Jamie Foxx, and Dane DeHaan joined the cast.[58] Filming began in February 2014 in New York City, with additional filming at Sony soundstages in California.[59] The film premiered on June 30, 2014, and was released in the United States on July 11.[60]

Spider-Man: Sinister is set in 2014 and contains references to the New York battle, Waller's registration files, and Stark energy technology.[61] The film's mid-credits scene shows Osborn meeting a Latverian representative to discuss stabilizing Oscorp's failed enhancement research, linking the film to Age of Doom.[62]

Wonder Woman: War of the Gods (2015)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Wonder Woman: War of the Gods

Diana Prince / Wonder Woman returns to Themyscira after ancient barriers are destabilized by Tesseract-related energy. As Ares and Circe exploit the disruption to ignite a conflict between divine realms and the modern world, Diana must reconcile her Amazon heritage with her role as a public hero after the Battle of New York.[63]

A sequel to Wonder Woman: Themyscira (2009) was confirmed in 2012, with Jenkins hired to direct and Heinberg writing the screenplay.[64] De Armas returned as Diana, joined by Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, and Daniel Kaluuya.[65] Filming began in July 2014 in the United Kingdom and Italy, with additional sequences filmed in Morocco and Greece.[66] The film premiered in London on March 16, 2015, and was released in the United States on March 27.[67]

The film is set before The United: Age of Doom and expands the mythological history of the UCU.[68] Kaluuya appears as John Stewart, whose encounter with an alien ring sets up future Green Lantern stories. A mid-credits scene shows Doom acquiring Themysciran relic data from a black-market archive.[69]

The United: Age of Doom (2015)[edit | edit source]

Main article: The United: Age of Doom
Picture of Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon, writer and director of The United: Age of Doom, consulted on the films of Phase Two.

Superman, Batman, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Spider-Man, and Captain America reunite when Victor von Doom uses stolen HYDRA, Stark, Oscorp, Themysciran, and S.H.I.E.L.D. research to build an autonomous global defense system. Doom argues that independent heroes and fearful governments have made the world unstable and attempts to impose order through technological sovereignty.[70]

Development on a sequel to The United began after the first film's release in 2012.[71] Whedon returned to write and direct, while Goodwin, Feige, Pascal, Thomas, Snyder, and Lane served as producers across the participating studio units.[25] The main cast from The United returned, with Cillian Murphy joining as Doom and Emily Blunt and John Krasinski appearing as Sue Storm and Reed Richards.[72] Filming began in February 2014 at Shepperton Studios and took place in London, New York City, Seoul, Prague, and Atlanta.[73] The film premiered in Hollywood on April 13, 2015, and was released in the United States on May 1.[74]

The film is set in 2015 and incorporates threads from all prior Phase Two films.[75] Its ending leaves the United fractured and creates the central accountability debate of Phase Three. A mid-credits scene shows Waller presenting the first draft of the Metahuman Registration Accords, while a post-credits scene shows a damaged Doom mask being recovered from Latveria.[76]

The Flash: Rogues (2015)[edit | edit source]

Main article: The Flash: Rogues

Barry Allen / the Flash returns to Central City after the events of Age of Doom and faces a coordinated alliance of metahuman criminals led by Leonard Snart. The Rogues exploit public fear, stolen S.T.A.R. Labs technology, and Barry's reluctance to use lethal force, forcing him to defend the city without the United.[77]

A sequel to The Flash: Velocity (2010) was announced in 2013 after Goodwin Studios confirmed that the Flash would remain one of the central UCU heroes.[78] Levy directed the film from a screenplay by Berlanti and Wallace.[26] Gustin returned as Barry, alongside Jesse L. Martin, Danielle Panabaker, and Carlos Valdes, with Wentworth Miller, Peyton List, and David Tennant joining as members of the Rogues.[79] Filming took place in Vancouver and Central City exterior locations from January to May 2015.[80] The film premiered on September 28, 2015, and was released in the United States on October 9.[81]

The film is set after Age of Doom and closes Phase Two.[82] It includes references to the Metahuman Registration Accords and introduces deeper Speed Force anomalies that become important in Phase Three. A post-credits scene shows Barry briefly seeing a future version of himself warning that "the timeline is breaking".[83]

Short films[edit | edit source]

Main article: United One-Shots

United One-Shots are a series of direct-to-video short films that are included as special features in the UCU films' Blu-ray and digital distribution releases. They are designed to be self-contained stories that provide more backstory for characters or events introduced in the films.

Phase Two short films
Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriter Producer Home media release
The Last Son Report October 1, 2013 (2013-10-01) (digital)
October 22, 2013 (physical) 		Louis D'Esposito[84] Eric Pearson[84] Freddie Goodwin Superman: Man of Tomorrow
Waller: Contingency February 11, 2014 (2014-02-11) (digital)
March 4, 2014 (physical) 		Lexi Alexander[85] Nicole Perlman[85] Batman: City of Shadows
Oscorp: Subject 00 November 18, 2014 (2014-11-18) (digital)
December 9, 2014 (physical) 		Drew Goddard[86] Drew Goddard[86] Spider-Man: Sinister

Timeline[edit | edit source]

Main article: United Cinematic Universe timeline

Each film in Phase Two is set roughly in real time after The United, with Superman: Man of Tomorrow and Batman: City of Shadows following the public consequences of the Battle of New York in 2013. Captain America: Winter Soldier, Iron Man: Extremis, and Spider-Man: Sinister are set in 2014 and explore the political, technological, and corporate responses to superheroes, while Wonder Woman: War of the Gods, The United: Age of Doom, and The Flash: Rogues end the phase in 2015.[87]

Timeline of Phase Two
Year Events
2012 The United and The Last Son Report
2013 Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Batman: City of Shadows, and Waller: Contingency
2014 Captain America: Winter Soldier, Iron Man: Extremis, Spider-Man: Sinister, and Oscorp: Subject 00
2015 Wonder Woman: War of the Gods, The United: Age of Doom, and The Flash: Rogues

Recurring cast and characters[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of United Cinematic Universe cast members

Characters are listed alphabetically by last name, as applicable.

Recurring cast and characters of Phase Two
Character 2013 2014 2015
Superman:
Man of Tomorrow 		Batman:
City of Shadows 		Iron Man:
Extremis 		Captain America:
Winter Soldier 		Spider-Man:
Sinister 		Wonder Woman:
War of the Gods 		The United:
Age of Doom 		The Flash:
Rogues
Barry Allen
Flash 		Grant Gustin[72] Grant Gustin[79]
James "Bucky" Barnes
Winter Soldier 		Sebastian Stan[51] Sebastian StanC[72]
Amanda Waller Viola DavisC[34] Viola Davis[41] Viola DavisC[48] Viola Davis[51] Viola DavisC[69] Viola Davis[72] Viola Davis[79]
Bruce Wayne
Batman 		Luke Evans[37] Luke Evans[72] Luke EvansC[83]
Victor von Doom Cillian MurphyC[48] Cillian MurphyC[55] Cillian MurphyC[62] Cillian MurphyC[69] Cillian Murphy[72]
Diana Prince
Wonder Woman 		Ana de Armas[65] Ana de Armas[72]
Nick Fury Samuel L. JacksonC[48] Samuel L. Jackson[51] Samuel L. Jackson[72]
Peter Parker
Spider-Man 		Andrew Garfield[58] Andrew Garfield[72]
Steve Rogers
Captain America 		Chris Evans[51] Chris Evans[72]
Clark Kent
Superman 		David Corenswet[30] David CorenswetC[69] David Corenswet[72]
Tony Stark
Iron Man 		Robert Downey Jr.[44] Robert Downey Jr.C[55] Robert Downey Jr.[72]

Music[edit | edit source]

Main article: Music of the United Cinematic Universe

Soundtracks[edit | edit source]

Soundtracks of Phase Two
Title U.S. release date Length Composer(s) Labels
Superman: Man of Tomorrow (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) June 18, 2013 (2013-06-18) 1:16:42 Hans Zimmer Hollywood Records
Goodwin Music
Batman: City of Shadows (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) November 5, 2013 (2013-11-05) 1:12:18 Michael Giacchino
Captain America: Winter Soldier (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) April 1, 2014 (2014-04-01) 1:14:32 Henry Jackman
Iron Man: Extremis (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) April 29, 2014 (2014-04-29) 1:10:51 Brian Tyler
Spider-Man: Sinister (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) July 8, 2014 (2014-07-08) 1:17:04 James Horner
Wonder Woman: War of the Gods (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) March 24, 2015 (2015-03-24) 1:15:29 Rupert Gregson-Williams
The United: Age of Doom (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) April 28, 2015 (2015-04-28) 1:19:37 Alan Silvestri
The Flash: Rogues (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) October 6, 2015 (2015-10-06) 1:06:12 Christophe Beck

Compilation albums[edit | edit source]

Compilation albums of Phase Two
Title U.S. release date Length Labels
United Cinematic Universe: Phase Two – Consequence December 8, 2015 (2015-12-08) 1:18:44 Hollywood Records
Goodwin Music

Home media[edit | edit source]

Each film is linked to the "Home media" section of its article.
Home media releases of Phase Two
Film Digital release DVD/Blu-ray release
Superman: Man of Tomorrow October 1, 2013 (2013-10-01) October 22, 2013 (2013-10-22)
Batman: City of Shadows February 11, 2014 (2014-02-11) March 4, 2014 (2014-03-04)
Captain America: Winter Soldier August 19, 2014 (2014-08-19) September 9, 2014 (2014-09-09)
Iron Man: Extremis August 26, 2014 (2014-08-26) September 16, 2014 (2014-09-16)
Spider-Man: Sinister November 18, 2014 (2014-11-18) December 9, 2014 (2014-12-09)
Wonder Woman: War of the Gods July 7, 2015 (2015-07-07) July 28, 2015 (2015-07-28)
The United: Age of Doom September 8, 2015 (2015-09-08) October 2, 2015 (2015-10-02)
The Flash: Rogues January 5, 2016 (2016-01-05) January 26, 2016 (2016-01-26)

In July 2015, Goodwin Studios announced a 17-disc box set titled "United Cinematic Universe – Phase Two: Consequence", for release on December 8, 2015, exclusive to major retailers and the studio's official store.[88] The box set includes all eight Phase Two films on Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and digital, three United One-Shots, a bonus disc, replica Waller contingency files, a Court of Owls coin, an Oscorp research badge, a damaged Doom mask fragment, and first looks at United Cinematic Universe: Phase Three.[89]

Reception[edit | edit source]

Box office performance[edit | edit source]

Each film is linked to the "Box office" section of its article.
Box office performance of Phase Two
Film U.S. release date Box office gross All-time ranking Budget Ref.
U.S. and Canada Other territories Worldwide U.S. and Canada Worldwide
Superman: Man of Tomorrow Script error: No such module "dts". $352,084,315 $568,915,685 $921,000,000 72 91 $245 million [90]
Batman: City of Shadows Script error: No such module "dts". $286,411,902 $447,588,098 $734,000,000 118 139 $185 million [91]
Captain America: Winter Soldier Script error: No such module "dts". $317,244,118 $569,755,882 $887,000,000 88 101 $190 million [92]
Iron Man: Extremis Script error: No such module "dts". $421,503,771 $619,496,229 $1,041,000,000 44 61 $200 million [93]
Spider-Man: Sinister Script error: No such module "dts". $341,209,455 $570,790,545 $912,000,000 79 95 $230 million [94]
Wonder Woman: War of the Gods Script error: No such module "dts". $329,114,620 $471,885,380 $801,000,000 95 122 $175 million [95]
The United: Age of Doom Script error: No such module "dts". $583,805,910 $928,194,090 $1,512,000,000 17 15 $365 million [96]
The Flash: Rogues Script error: No such module "dts". $248,930,218 $406,069,782 $655,000,000 162 166 $170 million [97]
Total $2,880,304,309 $4,582,695,691 $7,463,000,000 – – $1.760 billion

Critical and public response[edit | edit source]

Each film is linked to the "Critical response" section of its article.
Critical and public response of Phase Two
Film Critical Public
Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore PostTrak
Superman: Man of Tomorrow 79% (361 reviews)[98] 65 (47 reviews)[99] A−[100] 87%[100]
Batman: City of Shadows 88% (384 reviews)[101] 72 (51 reviews)[102] A−[103] 89%[103]
Captain America: Winter Soldier 92% (402 reviews)[104] 75 (53 reviews)[105] A[106] 91%[106]
Iron Man: Extremis 81% (356 reviews)[107] 68 (49 reviews)[108] A[109] 90%[109]
Spider-Man: Sinister 83% (377 reviews)[110] 69 (48 reviews)[111] A−[112] 88%[112]
Wonder Woman: War of the Gods 89% (391 reviews)[113] 73 (50 reviews)[114] A[115] 92%[115]
The United: Age of Doom 84% (455 reviews)[116] 70 (56 reviews)[117] A[118] 90%[118]
The Flash: Rogues 78% (309 reviews)[119] 64 (42 reviews)[120] A−[121] 86%[121]

Critics generally described Phase Two as a darker and more consequence-driven phase than Phase One. Captain America: Winter Soldier and Batman: City of Shadows were frequently praised for their genre focus, while The United: Age of Doom was commercially successful but more divisive than The United because of its denser plot and darker tone.[122] Several retrospective writers noted that Phase Two was the point where the UCU became less about introducing heroes and more about examining the institutions that react to them.[123]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Further information: List of accolades received by United Cinematic Universe films

The films of Phase Two were nominated for several awards across technical and genre categories, including visual effects, sound editing, production design, costume design, stunt coordination, and ensemble performance. Captain America: Winter Soldier, Batman: City of Shadows, Wonder Woman: War of the Gods, and The United: Age of Doom received the most awards attention in the phase.[124]

Tie-in media[edit | edit source]

UCU Newsfront[edit | edit source]

Main article: UCU Newsfront

UCU Newsfront is an in-universe current affairs show that served as a viral marketing campaign for several Phase Two films. The campaign is an extension of the fictional UCU news network first seen reporting on the Battle of New York in The United.[125] The initial videos released during September 2015 focus on the aftermath of The United: Age of Doom while leading up to the events of The Flash: Rogues, with reports on the Metahuman Registration Accords, Central City crime, and public reaction to the Rogues.[126]

Comic books[edit | edit source]

Main article: United Cinematic Universe tie-in comics
Tie-in comics of Phase Two
Title No. of
issues 		Publication date Writer(s) Artist(s)
First published Last published
United Cinematic Universe: After New York 4 November 7, 2012 (2012-11-07) February 6, 2013 (2013-02-06) Christos Gage Mike Perkins
Superman: Man of Tomorrow Prelude 2 April 3, 2013 (2013-04-03) May 1, 2013 (2013-05-01) Sterling Gates Jesus Merino
Batman: City of Shadows Prelude 2 August 14, 2013 (2013-08-14) September 11, 2013 (2013-09-11) Scott Snyder Jock
Captain America: Winter Soldier Prelude 2 January 8, 2014 (2014-01-08) February 5, 2014 (2014-02-05) Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Luke Ross
The United: Age of Doom Prelude 4 December 3, 2014 (2014-12-03) March 4, 2015 (2015-03-04) Joss Whedon Sara Pichelli

Video games[edit | edit source]

Tie-in video games of Phase Two
Title U.S. release date Publisher Developer Platforms
Superman: Man of Tomorrow – Flight of Brainiac June 18, 2013 (2013-06-18) Warner Bros. Games Avalanche Software PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Microsoft Windows
Spider-Man: Sinister July 8, 2014 (2014-07-08) Activision Beenox PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
The United: Age of Doom April 28, 2015 (2015-04-28) Disney Interactive Studios TT Games PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS

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