DCU will feature original TV programming, as well as digital comics, news reports and films like 'Batman Begins' and Christopher Reeve's 'Superman.'

DC Entertainment has released the first details about its long-promised streaming service DC Universe, and the scope of what’s on offer may surprise some. Not only will there be original television and animated series based on DC’s characters, on top of a library of shows and movies spanning decades, but it will also serve up digital comic books, a storefront for exclusive merchandise, all-new DC-centric encyclopedia and ways for fans to connect and interact. Described as a “first-of-its-kind digital subscription service,” DC Universe is intended to be a one-stop shop for the audience’s DC needs, whether its comics, movies or television. “DC Universe is so much more than a streaming service,” said DC publisher and chief creative officer Jim Lee in a statement. “It’s a welcoming place for everyone to immerse themselves in their own level of DC fandom, with the epic characters, stories and experiences they have come to expect from DC.”

He went on, “We are investing in and creating original, high-quality shows including the new Titans series, and curating the most beloved nostalgic content, while at the same time elevating the comic reading experience to new heights. Nothing this robust has ever been offered to fans before.” READ MORE DC to Launch Digital Service With Greg Berlanti's 'Titans' Craig Hunegs, president, Warner Bros. Digital Networks — which developed the new service, launching this fall across iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV, in addition to offering online and mobile access — doubled down on the breaking new ground aspect in his own statement. “Developing new ways for consumers to access some of our most popular and iconic brands and franchises as well as exclusive, new content whenever they want, on the devices they choose, is one of our studio's top priorities,” he said. “The DC Universe platform gives fans a place to tailor their experience and build a direct relationship with DC in a way they never could before.”