1 00:00:06,139 --> 00:00:08,407 Previously on Justice League... 2 00:00:08,475 --> 00:00:09,876 This is U.S.S. Defiant. 3 00:00:09,943 --> 00:00:11,878 We are under attack and have sustained heavy damage. 4 00:00:11,945 --> 00:00:13,495 We are going down. 5 00:00:13,563 --> 00:00:15,765 Let it sink. 6 00:00:21,271 --> 00:00:22,805 All this could have been avoided. 7 00:00:22,872 --> 00:00:25,391 Come and air your grievances at the world assembly. 8 00:00:25,458 --> 00:00:26,609 Negotiate for peace. 9 00:00:26,677 --> 00:00:29,895 Mera, what kind of future am I making for our son? 10 00:00:29,963 --> 00:00:31,597 Man: First you sink a nuclear submarine, 11 00:00:31,665 --> 00:00:33,632 And then you threaten us to make peace. 12 00:00:33,700 --> 00:00:35,101 Who gave you the right? 13 00:00:35,168 --> 00:00:37,553 I knew we couldn't trust that fishman. 14 00:00:37,621 --> 00:00:39,639 The sub's been stripped, and the plutonium is gone. 15 00:00:42,392 --> 00:00:45,161 You tried to kill Aquaman. Why? 16 00:00:45,228 --> 00:00:47,330 Spanish doubloons. 17 00:00:47,397 --> 00:00:49,031 Where would they get coins like this? 18 00:00:49,099 --> 00:00:50,166 Atlantis. 19 00:00:50,233 --> 00:00:52,468 Now is the time for mighty Atlantis 20 00:00:52,536 --> 00:00:54,453 To rise up and strike terror 21 00:00:54,521 --> 00:00:56,422 Into the hearts of its enemies. 22 00:00:56,489 --> 00:00:58,507 Orm! What treason is this? 23 00:00:58,574 --> 00:00:59,775 I'm only doing 24 00:00:59,843 --> 00:01:02,228 What you never had the courage to do. 25 00:01:03,663 --> 00:01:05,330 I'm in charge now. 26 00:02:09,096 --> 00:02:10,829 For years, I've stood in your shadow 27 00:02:10,897 --> 00:02:13,649 And watched while you led Atlantis to the brink of ruin. 28 00:02:13,717 --> 00:02:15,517 I'll stand no more, 29 00:02:15,585 --> 00:02:17,436 And neither will your generals. 30 00:02:17,504 --> 00:02:20,222 This is a battle we should have fought years ago, 31 00:02:20,290 --> 00:02:23,025 But you betrayed us by siding with our enemies. 32 00:02:23,092 --> 00:02:24,977 [grunting] 33 00:02:26,563 --> 00:02:27,897 Unh! Ohh. 34 00:02:31,618 --> 00:02:33,019 Take him away. 35 00:02:35,922 --> 00:02:38,057 General Brak, ready your troops at once. 36 00:02:38,125 --> 00:02:39,191 Yes, my lord. 37 00:02:46,833 --> 00:02:48,767 Orm, they said my husband has returned. 38 00:02:48,835 --> 00:02:50,018 Is it true? 39 00:02:50,086 --> 00:02:51,570 I wish it were, 40 00:02:51,638 --> 00:02:53,806 But it's only an unfounded rumor. 41 00:02:53,873 --> 00:02:56,242 I've tried to be strong, 42 00:02:56,309 --> 00:02:57,743 But without him... 43 00:02:57,761 --> 00:02:59,195 Don't worry, Mera. 44 00:02:59,312 --> 00:03:00,896 I'll take care of you 45 00:03:00,964 --> 00:03:02,314 And your son. 46 00:03:02,382 --> 00:03:03,649 My son? 47 00:03:03,716 --> 00:03:05,567 I've already taken the precaution 48 00:03:05,635 --> 00:03:07,887 Of placing him under my protection. 49 00:03:14,143 --> 00:03:15,528 [gasps] 50 00:03:16,980 --> 00:03:19,214 These are dangerous times, Mera. 51 00:03:19,282 --> 00:03:21,000 We can't be too careful. 52 00:03:21,067 --> 00:03:22,300 Where is he? 53 00:03:22,368 --> 00:03:24,386 The prince will come to no harm 54 00:03:24,454 --> 00:03:26,122 As long as you cooperate. 55 00:03:26,189 --> 00:03:28,073 How can you do this? 56 00:03:28,141 --> 00:03:30,593 I assure you I am only doing 57 00:03:30,661 --> 00:03:33,162 What is best for Atlantis. 58 00:03:41,604 --> 00:03:43,139 Wonder Woman: We're almost there. 59 00:03:43,206 --> 00:03:45,074 Atlantis is just beyond that reef. 60 00:03:45,142 --> 00:03:47,610 Don't expect them to welcome us with open arms. 61 00:03:47,677 --> 00:03:49,111 Set the ship down here. 62 00:03:49,178 --> 00:03:51,747 Maybe we can slip under their defenses. 63 00:03:51,815 --> 00:03:53,799 Too late. They've already seen us. 64 00:03:56,886 --> 00:03:58,587 If it's a fight they want, they've got it. 65 00:03:58,655 --> 00:03:59,755 Wait! 66 00:03:59,823 --> 00:04:01,022 Remember why we're here. 67 00:04:03,627 --> 00:04:04,927 Superman: Hold your fire. 68 00:04:04,995 --> 00:04:07,780 We come with an urgent message for your king. 69 00:04:07,848 --> 00:04:09,431 How should we respond, general? 70 00:04:09,499 --> 00:04:11,217 Destroy them. 71 00:04:11,284 --> 00:04:13,085 [booming] 72 00:04:13,152 --> 00:04:14,587 Green Lantern: There's your answer. 73 00:04:19,125 --> 00:04:20,743 Oh! Unh! 74 00:04:20,810 --> 00:04:21,844 Unh! 75 00:04:25,198 --> 00:04:26,998 What? [gasps] 76 00:04:27,066 --> 00:04:29,084 Unh! 77 00:04:39,496 --> 00:04:40,662 Behind you! 78 00:04:44,951 --> 00:04:46,201 Thanks. 79 00:04:46,269 --> 00:04:47,520 Aah! Aah! 80 00:04:55,661 --> 00:04:57,529 [grunting] 81 00:05:05,105 --> 00:05:06,505 Aah! 82 00:05:12,946 --> 00:05:14,964 This way. 83 00:05:16,216 --> 00:05:17,599 There it is. 84 00:05:26,693 --> 00:05:28,177 Not even close. 85 00:05:28,245 --> 00:05:29,311 Aah! 86 00:05:29,379 --> 00:05:31,046 Oh! 87 00:05:31,114 --> 00:05:33,132 Depth charges. 88 00:05:33,200 --> 00:05:35,217 Unh! 89 00:05:42,809 --> 00:05:44,343 [electronic beeping] 90 00:05:48,498 --> 00:05:50,298 Worthless surface scum. 91 00:05:53,637 --> 00:05:54,854 [grunts] 92 00:05:54,921 --> 00:05:57,205 Where's Aquaman? 93 00:05:57,273 --> 00:05:59,891 I thought your kind already took care of him. 94 00:05:59,959 --> 00:06:01,710 No. He came back here. 95 00:06:01,778 --> 00:06:04,997 Superman: We came to warn him about a plot against his life-- 96 00:06:05,064 --> 00:06:06,248 An Atlantian plot. 97 00:06:06,315 --> 00:06:09,335 Lies and deceptions! 98 00:06:09,402 --> 00:06:10,936 Aah! 99 00:06:12,389 --> 00:06:14,139 I consider this latest incursion 100 00:06:14,207 --> 00:06:16,825 Nothing less than an act of war. 101 00:06:18,327 --> 00:06:21,229 You will be executed as enemies of the crown. 102 00:06:21,297 --> 00:06:24,816 Then I will wipe out the surface world forever. 103 00:06:28,004 --> 00:06:29,871 [grunting] 104 00:06:45,705 --> 00:06:47,005 Oh. 105 00:06:47,073 --> 00:06:50,275 J'onn, can you phase free? 106 00:06:50,343 --> 00:06:52,327 No. Can't focus. 107 00:06:52,395 --> 00:06:55,664 Me neither. Some kind of synaptic discharge. 108 00:06:55,731 --> 00:06:57,515 Then we'll drown. 109 00:06:57,583 --> 00:06:59,568 [grunting] 110 00:07:13,082 --> 00:07:15,451 Your troops are almost ready to depart, my lord. 111 00:07:15,519 --> 00:07:16,735 Proceed, general. 112 00:07:16,803 --> 00:07:18,170 I will join you after I attend to 113 00:07:18,237 --> 00:07:20,172 Some unfinished business. 114 00:07:28,414 --> 00:07:30,616 [grunting] 115 00:07:30,683 --> 00:07:32,251 [both grunting] 116 00:07:32,318 --> 00:07:33,652 Which one will go first? 117 00:07:33,720 --> 00:07:35,087 My money's on the girl. 118 00:07:35,155 --> 00:07:36,321 You think? 119 00:07:36,389 --> 00:07:37,489 Aah! 120 00:07:37,557 --> 00:07:38,907 Aah! Oof! 121 00:07:45,047 --> 00:07:46,715 [grunts] 122 00:07:57,593 --> 00:07:59,461 [all gasping and coughing] 123 00:08:05,018 --> 00:08:06,435 [all coughing] 124 00:08:12,792 --> 00:08:14,059 [coughing] 125 00:08:14,127 --> 00:08:16,545 Thank you. But why... 126 00:08:16,612 --> 00:08:19,398 You believe someone in Atlantis has betrayed my husband. 127 00:08:19,465 --> 00:08:21,233 I also fear for his life, 128 00:08:21,301 --> 00:08:22,434 But I need your help. 129 00:08:22,501 --> 00:08:23,902 Green Lantern: You've got it. 130 00:08:34,213 --> 00:08:35,714 [grunting] 131 00:08:41,637 --> 00:08:43,055 Orm: Enjoying the view? 132 00:08:48,227 --> 00:08:49,662 Getting rid of me 133 00:08:49,729 --> 00:08:51,563 Won't make the people of Atlantis serve you. 134 00:08:51,631 --> 00:08:53,265 I know. That whole lineage thing 135 00:08:53,333 --> 00:08:54,500 Could get messy. 136 00:08:54,567 --> 00:08:57,302 Fortunately, I have a solution. 137 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:58,303 What do you mean? 138 00:09:00,673 --> 00:09:02,140 [baby crying] 139 00:09:04,744 --> 00:09:06,077 No! 140 00:09:15,087 --> 00:09:17,206 Your kingdom is truly magnificent. 141 00:09:17,274 --> 00:09:20,042 I see why Aquaman protects it so passionately. 142 00:09:21,961 --> 00:09:23,445 Unfortunately, there are those 143 00:09:23,513 --> 00:09:25,214 Whose ambitions would destroy it. 144 00:09:27,850 --> 00:09:28,901 Get down! 145 00:09:32,672 --> 00:09:34,373 [grunting] 146 00:09:34,440 --> 00:09:35,841 Aah! 147 00:09:35,909 --> 00:09:37,126 Stand back! 148 00:09:41,931 --> 00:09:43,415 Aah! Aah! Aah! 149 00:09:47,536 --> 00:09:49,137 Thank you. 150 00:09:49,205 --> 00:09:51,256 This fight is far from over. 151 00:09:53,709 --> 00:09:55,661 [crying] 152 00:10:02,852 --> 00:10:04,086 A pity. 153 00:10:04,237 --> 00:10:06,888 The young prince will be yet another innocent victim 154 00:10:06,956 --> 00:10:08,440 Of the surface dwellers' aggression. 155 00:10:09,876 --> 00:10:12,460 [grunting] 156 00:10:12,528 --> 00:10:14,763 Sadly, that will also make me 157 00:10:14,831 --> 00:10:17,199 The rightful heir to the throne. 158 00:10:23,456 --> 00:10:25,540 [crying] 159 00:10:28,928 --> 00:10:31,296 Well, I'm off to avenge your deaths. 160 00:10:41,107 --> 00:10:43,074 Orm! 161 00:10:51,100 --> 00:10:52,768 [grunting] 162 00:10:55,989 --> 00:10:57,706 [grunting] 163 00:11:12,621 --> 00:11:14,623 [grunting] 164 00:11:19,796 --> 00:11:22,080 Aah! 165 00:11:33,392 --> 00:11:35,460 We've searched the entire palace. 166 00:11:35,528 --> 00:11:37,212 But there's still no sign of him. 167 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:39,864 [sobbing] 168 00:11:48,825 --> 00:11:50,492 [gasps] 169 00:11:53,296 --> 00:11:55,513 My love, you're safe. 170 00:11:55,581 --> 00:11:57,532 And so is our son. 171 00:12:00,035 --> 00:12:01,453 [gasps] 172 00:12:06,743 --> 00:12:08,426 Your hand... 173 00:12:10,513 --> 00:12:12,880 Where is Orm? 174 00:12:19,422 --> 00:12:21,005 [grunting] 175 00:12:27,929 --> 00:12:29,462 His own hand. 176 00:12:29,530 --> 00:12:31,081 I can't believe it. 177 00:12:31,149 --> 00:12:33,016 I told you he was a madman. 178 00:12:33,084 --> 00:12:34,701 Is it madness to sacrifice all 179 00:12:34,769 --> 00:12:36,086 For someone you love? 180 00:12:37,488 --> 00:12:39,623 Can't you work any faster? 181 00:12:39,691 --> 00:12:41,808 This is a delicate operation, my lord. 182 00:12:41,876 --> 00:12:43,643 It can't be rushed. 183 00:12:43,711 --> 00:12:44,895 [grunting] 184 00:12:44,962 --> 00:12:47,230 [beeping] 185 00:12:47,298 --> 00:12:50,567 Batman: Superman, a situation has developed up at the north pole. 186 00:12:50,634 --> 00:12:53,420 Thermal readings show temperatures increasing rapidly. 187 00:12:53,488 --> 00:12:54,838 If that continues, 188 00:12:54,906 --> 00:12:57,173 The ecological effects could be catastrophic. 189 00:12:57,241 --> 00:12:58,775 Then let's check it out. 190 00:12:58,843 --> 00:13:00,661 But what about the crisis here? 191 00:13:00,729 --> 00:13:02,129 There may be a connection. 192 00:13:02,196 --> 00:13:03,479 What do you mean? 193 00:13:03,547 --> 00:13:06,016 It's the doomsday thermal reactor. 194 00:13:06,083 --> 00:13:08,719 We designed it to create a polar meltdown. 195 00:13:08,786 --> 00:13:10,053 What? 196 00:13:10,120 --> 00:13:12,639 I had it built as a weapon of last resort-- 197 00:13:12,706 --> 00:13:16,226 To protect Atlantis should the surface world ever attack. 198 00:13:16,293 --> 00:13:17,861 But I never armed it. 199 00:13:17,929 --> 00:13:19,529 Then Orm must have, 200 00:13:19,597 --> 00:13:21,848 Using the plutonium from the submarine. 201 00:13:21,916 --> 00:13:23,350 If the polar cap melts, 202 00:13:23,418 --> 00:13:25,285 The world will sink beneath the waves. 203 00:13:25,353 --> 00:13:26,820 Everything will be destroyed. 204 00:13:26,887 --> 00:13:28,238 Orm must be stopped. 205 00:13:28,305 --> 00:13:29,890 Aquaman: And he will be. 206 00:13:35,780 --> 00:13:37,397 I'll see to it personally. 207 00:13:46,024 --> 00:13:48,342 [barking] 208 00:13:56,968 --> 00:13:58,385 Superman: Aquaman! Wait! 209 00:13:58,453 --> 00:13:59,920 Why do you follow? 210 00:14:01,722 --> 00:14:02,940 We want to help. 211 00:14:03,007 --> 00:14:04,357 This is my battle. 212 00:14:04,425 --> 00:14:06,142 No one asked you to fight it. 213 00:14:08,246 --> 00:14:10,447 Like it or not, we have a stake in the outcome. 214 00:14:10,515 --> 00:14:11,732 We're not leaving. 215 00:14:11,799 --> 00:14:13,416 Just stay out of my way. 216 00:14:32,086 --> 00:14:34,437 Soldiers of Atlantis, attack! 217 00:14:46,684 --> 00:14:47,968 Here we go again. 218 00:14:51,106 --> 00:14:54,090 Superman, the glaciers are already starting to melt. 219 00:14:54,158 --> 00:14:56,744 I know, but we've got our hands full here. 220 00:15:03,701 --> 00:15:05,268 Aah! 221 00:15:09,273 --> 00:15:10,524 Unh! 222 00:15:13,628 --> 00:15:14,494 Aah! 223 00:15:16,947 --> 00:15:18,114 Aah! 224 00:15:21,285 --> 00:15:23,103 Huh? 225 00:15:23,170 --> 00:15:24,137 Aah! 226 00:15:42,206 --> 00:15:43,273 Unh! 227 00:15:53,417 --> 00:15:54,985 For Atlantis! 228 00:16:12,503 --> 00:16:13,670 I saw it, 229 00:16:13,738 --> 00:16:15,539 But I still don't believe it. 230 00:16:15,606 --> 00:16:18,208 Stay with him. We'll handle things here. 231 00:16:27,785 --> 00:16:29,018 [exhales] 232 00:16:32,189 --> 00:16:34,358 [ice cracking] 233 00:17:00,118 --> 00:17:01,317 Aah! 234 00:17:01,385 --> 00:17:02,736 Ohh. 235 00:17:02,804 --> 00:17:04,771 Apparently, I underestimated you, brother-- 236 00:17:04,839 --> 00:17:07,090 A mistake I won't make again. 237 00:17:07,158 --> 00:17:08,241 Raah! 238 00:17:21,655 --> 00:17:23,190 There's not much time. 239 00:17:23,258 --> 00:17:24,424 If we can't shut that down, 240 00:17:24,491 --> 00:17:26,259 The entire world is doomed. 241 00:17:26,327 --> 00:17:29,029 Green Lantern: I suppose this is a bad time to say I told you so. 242 00:17:29,097 --> 00:17:30,613 [both grunting] 243 00:17:35,352 --> 00:17:36,619 It's over. 244 00:17:36,687 --> 00:17:39,038 You're right, and you've lost. 245 00:17:45,196 --> 00:17:46,229 Unh! 246 00:17:48,215 --> 00:17:50,049 The tide is against you. 247 00:17:50,117 --> 00:17:52,235 The reactor can't be shut down. 248 00:18:02,347 --> 00:18:04,130 We're too late. 249 00:18:04,198 --> 00:18:05,432 Not yet. 250 00:18:10,655 --> 00:18:12,873 [both grunting] 251 00:18:16,227 --> 00:18:17,243 Unh! 252 00:18:26,687 --> 00:18:28,054 No good. 253 00:18:28,122 --> 00:18:30,123 I'll have to go inside and manually shut it down. 254 00:18:30,190 --> 00:18:31,041 Inside? 255 00:18:31,108 --> 00:18:33,526 Your ring-- can it protect me? 256 00:18:33,594 --> 00:18:35,712 We'll find out. 257 00:18:50,744 --> 00:18:52,629 No! Get away from that. 258 00:18:56,383 --> 00:18:57,800 Orm! Stop! 259 00:18:59,053 --> 00:19:00,636 Still you defend them. 260 00:19:10,881 --> 00:19:12,332 [both grunting] 261 00:19:22,260 --> 00:19:24,193 Unh! 262 00:19:25,662 --> 00:19:27,981 You're not fit to wear the crown, 263 00:19:27,983 --> 00:19:30,100 You weak and gutless-- 264 00:19:30,167 --> 00:19:31,184 Whoa! 265 00:19:34,772 --> 00:19:36,622 Please, brother! 266 00:19:36,690 --> 00:19:38,375 Help me! 267 00:19:43,113 --> 00:19:45,281 I believe this is mine. 268 00:19:46,651 --> 00:19:48,518 Aah! 269 00:19:52,623 --> 00:19:53,789 Hurry, Batman. 270 00:20:04,752 --> 00:20:07,020 It's shutting down. You did it. 271 00:20:07,088 --> 00:20:08,855 No... 272 00:20:08,923 --> 00:20:11,040 We did. 273 00:20:11,108 --> 00:20:13,042 Then the threat is over. 274 00:20:20,451 --> 00:20:22,352 Brak: And surely you must know, my lord, 275 00:20:22,419 --> 00:20:25,154 Our loyalty belongs to you and you alone. 276 00:20:25,222 --> 00:20:28,708 We never believed in Orm's plan, but your brother forced us. 277 00:20:28,776 --> 00:20:31,927 The truth is we were only following orders. 278 00:20:31,995 --> 00:20:34,097 Get them out of my sight. 279 00:20:36,099 --> 00:20:37,467 [sighs] 280 00:20:37,535 --> 00:20:38,868 I can only blame myself. 281 00:20:38,935 --> 00:20:41,137 My fear of the surface dwellers blinded me 282 00:20:41,205 --> 00:20:43,306 To those I should have feared most, 283 00:20:43,374 --> 00:20:44,974 And it cost me dearly. 284 00:20:45,042 --> 00:20:46,543 Don't be too hard on yourself. 285 00:20:46,610 --> 00:20:48,345 Maybe we've all misjudged. 286 00:20:48,412 --> 00:20:50,480 Perhaps. 287 00:20:50,548 --> 00:20:53,483 All I want... All I've ever wanted... 288 00:20:53,551 --> 00:20:56,018 Is peace and security for Atlantis. 289 00:20:58,239 --> 00:21:01,324 After what's happened, it won't be easy. 290 00:21:01,392 --> 00:21:04,644 I know, but some sacrifices are worth it.