The Young Justice squad shares their favorite movies to watch

Young JusticeWith the first half of Season 4, he is back Phantoms. Following a tragic loss, the group has had to deal with both grief and turmoil. It’s a fun, dramatic time and a return to form for the show. New episodes air Thursdays on HBO Max, and there’s an in-continuity comic coming too.

But that’s not what we’re here for today. We’re here to talk about the important stuff: what movies the Young Justice characters like. Polygon sat down with the superhero gang* to talk about Beast Boy’s close connection to Alien, Artemis’s fondness for escapist media, and whatever Klarion is into.

(*series creators Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman.)

So what entertainment options do the Young Justice gang indulge when they’re not saving the world or dealing with their trauma? Let’s dive in.

Garfield Logan / Beast Boy

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Alien

Here’s what it looks like: Ridley Scott’s 1978 science fiction horror masterpiece, following the members of a cargo spaceship who are hunted by a terrifying alien that has made its way on board.

The Beast Boy is a fan of it. There are more ties to Gar’s own story than you might think! As co-creator Brandon Vietti put it, “It’s animal horror and I think we all know Garfield Logan, Beast Boy, is very much an animal lover. However, he is also a fan of sci-fi. And I think also there’s some real resonance to what happens in the story versus his own origin. AlienAliens inject genetic material into an alien to create a new combination alien. Lots of shape changing and exchange of genetic material, very much like our Martian blood transfusion that helped lead to Beast Boy’s powers.”

You should be watching: AlienIt is free to view with advertisements on Tubi, and can be rented or purchased on many VOD platforms.

Galaxy Quest

Here’s what it looks like: A classic comedy about science fiction follows the story of a cast that includes a Star TrekFans of the series who meet aliens and who believe they are real.

The Beast Boy is a fan of it. Gar’s role as the lead in TV series Space Trek This gave him a better understanding of the difficulties faced by the sci-fi entertainment sector and specifically the convention lifestyle. Also, as co-creator Greg Weisman put it, “Who doesn’t love Galaxy Quest? I mean, that’s a slam dunk for everybody. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Galaxy Quest. And if they didn’t love it I would be very suspicious of them.”

You should be watching: Galaxy QuestIt is streaming on Fubo, and can be rented or purchased on many VOD platforms.

Artemis Crock / Tigress

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Số đỏ

Here’s what it looks like: Vũ Trọng Phụng’s classic 1936 novel, a class satire that was banned in Vietnam until 1986.

Artemis is a fan of it: We’re starting here because, to be honest, Artemis would probably rather be reading a book. Comparative Literature is Artemis’ mainstay, and it has been from childhood. Số đỏArtemis is particularly interested in this text, which was first given to her by Jade.

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Pride & Prejudice

Here’s what it looks like: The 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic romance novel starring Keira Knightly and Matthew Macfadyen as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, respectively.

Artemis is a fan of it: It’s a loving adaptation of one of her all-time favorite novels. “She gets to see Keira Knightley bring Elizabeth Bennet to life,” Weisman said. “She loves that book.”

Here are some places to watch Pride & Prejudice It is now available on HBO Max.

Kingsman: The Secret Service

Here’s what it looks like: Matthew Vaughn’s 2014 spy comedy, starring Taron Egerton and Colin Firth. The movie has been a success and it was followed by two more movies.

Artemis is a fan of it: Artemis requires a break from her professional analysis of literature. Artemis’s passion for action and hard hitting is a combination. Kingsman: The Secret ServiceIt is an easy match. As Weisman puts it, “Given that she is so erudite, that I think she’d also be a fan of schlock,” he said. “Again, they’re just fun, you know, they’re very much popcorn movies. Sometimes you just don’t want to be doing what you do for a living when you go to the movies, so I think something schlock-ier might be the choice that you make.”

I’m not sure about the sequel. “I think that the second movie, the one female member of the Kingsman unit is sort of thrown out for no particular good reason,” Weisman said. “I think she’d find that Infuriating. I know I found it insulting.”

Here are some places to watch Kingsman: Secret ServiceAvailable for purchase or rental on many VOD platforms.

M’gann M’orzz / Miss Martian

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Deadly by surprise / Knives out

Here’s what it looks like: Surprises can be fatal Is this a fiction movie from the 2019 mystery movie? Knives are Out. In Surprisingly, DeadlyDanica McKellar is a Hallmark Movie staple who plays the part of a woman poisoned and manipulated by her husband. This is the In Knives are OutDaniel Craig is a well-known detective who investigates a crime at the estate of an affluent family.

It’s why Miss Martian loves it M’gann initially based her “human” self on Megan Wheeler, the main character of the in-universe TV sitcom Hello, Megan! She is attracted to Danica McKellar, an actress from real life who has been a Hallmark staple. The end result: M’gann loves both Knives are Out The fake movie inside Knives are Out.

You should be watching: Knives are OutIt is free to stream with advertisements on IMDB TV. Soon, it will be renamed Freevee. Unfortunately, Deadly SurpriseBecause it isn’t available anywhere else, the stream cannot be accessed.

Klarion/Witch Boy

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You Tube cat videos

Here’s what it looks like: You can see adorable, mischievous and hilarious collections of furry cats on video.

Klarion loves it because: Klarion is devoted to Teekl more than any other creature in the universe. Separation can cause separation. PhantomsIt is an actual crisis for Klarion, the demon boy. YouTube cat videos are an excellent source of comfort, Klarion being one.

You should be watching: YouTube will take you to cat videos.

This Darn Cat

Here’s what it looks like: This 1965 comedy is about a troubled cat that holds the key to solving a bank burglary.

Klarion loves it because: It’s a cat-centric thriller with laughs. That’s exactly Klarion’s speed.

You should be watching: This Darn Cat Disney Plus allows you to view it.

Greg and Brandon, co-creators for Young Justice

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Northern Exposure

Here’s what it looks like: This comedy is about the new doctor in Alaska sent by the city to become the local general practitioner.

Why co-creators love it Ok, I led with a photo of Phantom Stranger because Weisman said he would dig this show, but the two co-creators talked at length about the show’s significant influence on Young Justice.

“Greg and I are huge fans of Northern Exposure. Huge fans,” Vietti said. “We somewhat bonded over that as we started making the show, I think I learned a lot about writing from that show. The show is interesting in how it interweaves reality with fantasy. There’s dream sequences and fantasy sequences and very fantastical elements that bleed into reality and very interesting ways in telling stories that evolve characters. This is a huge source of inspiration. We hired actors from our cast to help me write my episode for season 2. Northern ExposureWe named some characters in my episode after characters from the original. Northern Exposure.”

You should be watching: Unfortunately, Northern ExposureCurrently, it is not possible to stream any of the above. 🙁

Young Justice: Phantoms You can watch it online HBO MaxYou can watch the series on YouTube, and new episodes air every Thursday.