The Cartoon Network Cinematic Universe

The Cartoon Network Cinematic Universe (CNCU) is a shared universe created by Cartoon Network and distributed by Warner Bros. The universe is comprised mainly of films independently made by Cartoon Network, based off popular franchises set within this same universe, much like Marvel has done with their hugely successful films.

Unlike most other

Phase One: Cartoon Cartoons
Dexter's Laboratory (Dir. Genndy Tartakovsky)

Dexter's Laboratory tells the story of a grown-up Dexter, a industrialist and master engineer, who builds a powered body armor after a life-threatening incident and is drawn back to his life of science to become an technologically advanced superhero.

Ben 10 (Dir. Louis Leterrier/Ruben Fleschier)

In Ben 10, Ben Tennyson becomes ten different aliens as an unwitting pawn in a military scheme to reinvigorate the “Super-Soldier” program through alien DNA. On the run, he attempts to release himself of the wristwatch before he is captured by General Julius Steel, but his worst fears are realized when power-hungry soldier Kevin Levin becomes a similar, but more bestial creature.

Dexter's Laboratory II (Dir. Genndy Tartakovsky)

Six months after the events of Dexter's Lab, Dexter is resisting calls by the States government to hand over the Iron Man technology while also combating his declining health from the arc reactor in his chest. Meanwhile, rogue Russian scientist Hookocho has developed the same technology and built weapons of his own in order to pursue a vendetta against Dexter's family, in the process joining forces with Dexter's business rival, Mandark.

Johnny Bravo (Dir. Justin Lin)

The film sees Johnny banished to Earth from Asgard, stripped of his powers and his hammer Mjölnir, after reigniting a dormant war. As his brother, Rob plots to take the Asgardian throne, Johnny must prove himself worthy.

Samurai Jack (Dir. Genndy Tartakovsky)

Samurai Jack tells the story of Jack, a sickly Asian man from Ancient Japan who is transformed into a super-samurai and must stop Aku, who intends to use an artifact called the "Tesseract" as an energy-source for world domination.

The Justice Friends (Dir. Joss Whedon)

When Johnny's evil brother, Rob, gains access to the unlimited power of the energy cube called the Tesseract, Nigel Uno, director of B.O.O.M.E.R.A.N.G., initiates a superhero recruitment effort to defeat the unprecedented threat to Earth. Joining Uno's "dream team" are Dexter, Samurai Jack, Ben 10, Johnny Bravo, international spy Mandy, and master archer Sheep.

Phase Two
Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip (Dir. Genndy Tartakovsky)

Six months after the events of Dexter's Lab, Dexter, suffering trauma and anxiety from the events of The Justice Friends, travels forward through time and meets futuristic versions of himself and his rival Mandark.

Johnny Bravo: The Dark World (Dir. Van Partible)

Phase Three
OK K.O! Homecoming (Dir. Ian-Jones Quartey)

In OK K.O! Homecoming, young K.O tries to balance school life with being a hero for Lakewood Plaza Turbo, while facing the mysterious Shadowy Figure.

Crisis War!

Cast

 * Dexter (voiced by Robert Downey Jr.)
 * Ben Tennyson (voiced by Yuri Lowenthal)
 * Tom Hardy