"The war to end all wars."
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
You know what you have to do, mate. Clear the board. Start again.
— John Constantine
Context:
After the final battle, Batman reveals that the Earth's core has been drained, dooming the planet. As the surviving heroes despair, Constantine quietly approaches The Flash with this instruction, initiating the film's 'Flashpoint' ending.
Meaning:
This quote encapsulates the film's grim conclusion and its central theme of necessary sacrifice. It's a moment of profound defeat, acknowledging that their victory over Darkseid is pyrrhic and the world is unsalvageable. Constantine, the ultimate pragmatist, recognizes that the only hope lies in a complete reset, no matter how uncertain the outcome.
Accept the things you cannot change, have the courage to change the things you can, and have the wisdom to know the difference.
— Opening Narration/Serenity Prayer
Context:
This quote is displayed on screen at the very beginning of the film, setting a somber and philosophical tone before the narrative begins.
Meaning:
This opening quote, a variation of the Serenity Prayer, establishes the film's core philosophical conflict. It foreshadows the heroes' initial, hubristic attempt to change what they cannot (Darkseid's might) and their ultimate, courageous decision to change what they can (the timeline itself). It's a thematic bookend for the entire DCAMU, which began with a Flashpoint.
You cost me my father... and my teammates. I won't forgive that.
— Damian Wayne
Context:
Spoken to a depowered Clark Kent when Clark, Raven, and Constantine seek out Damian at the former League of Assassins fortress to recruit him for the final mission.
Meaning:
This line highlights the deep personal cost of Superman's initial failure. It establishes the emotional stakes and the fractured relationships among the survivors. Damian's anger and grief are raw, representing the feelings of all those who lost everything. It also sets up his own arc of moving beyond blame towards heroic action.