"The war to end all wars."
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
John Constantine
Matt Ryan
Motivation
Primarily driven by his love for Zatanna and the immense guilt he feels for leaving her behind. This personal motivation evolves into a broader responsibility to save what's left of the world, culminating in his decision to convince Barry to reset everything.
Character Arc
Constantine begins the film as a drunken, guilt-ridden recluse, having fled the initial battle on Apokolips at Zatanna's magically-coerced behest. Initially reluctant, he is drawn back into the fight and becomes the strategic, albeit cynical, heart of the resistance. His arc is one of redemption, moving from self-preservation to self-sacrifice. He faces his inner demons, tricks gods, and ultimately makes the difficult choice to advocate for the timeline's erasure, accepting his own non-existence for the greater good.
Superman (Clark Kent)
Jerry O'Connell
Motivation
To atone for his catastrophic failure and save the last vestiges of humanity. His love for Lois Lane serves as his emotional anchor and the catalyst for breaking free from Trigon's control.
Character Arc
Superman starts as a broken man, stripped of his powers and crushed by the failure of his plan that doomed the world. His journey is about rediscovering the hero within, even without his powers. He learns to lead not through might, but through inspiration and unwavering hope. His possession by Trigon represents his ultimate test, but his love for Lois Lane allows him to overcome it and regain his powers, symbolizing that his true strength comes from his humanity.
Raven
Taissa Farmiga
Motivation
To keep her demonic father imprisoned and protect those she loves, especially Damian Wayne. Her motivation shifts from mere containment to mastering her own power for the sake of others.
Character Arc
Raven's arc is a struggle for control over her demonic father, Trigon, who is imprisoned within her. Her emotional state is a constant battle, with Damian Wayne serving as her emotional anchor. Damian's death causes her to lose control and unleash Trigon, but it also paradoxically allows her to ultimately gain control over her own powers, resurrecting Damian and emerging as a more powerful, fully realized White Raven.
Damian Wayne (Robin)
Stuart Allan
Motivation
Initially, a reluctant sense of responsibility for his father. This is deepened by his love for Raven and his desire to prove himself as more than just an assassin's heir. Ultimately, he is motivated by love for his father, leading to his self-sacrifice.
Character Arc
Damian begins as the cynical and detached leader of the League of Assassins. He is drawn back into the conflict out of a sense of duty and his underlying connection to both his father and Raven. His arc is about accepting his role as a hero and embracing his humanity. He sacrifices himself to save his father, a selfless act that breaks through Batman's brainwashing and represents the culmination of his journey from a trained killer to a true hero.