Justice League: Doom is an animated film centered around Batman’s contingency plans being stolen and weaponized against the Justice League by the immortal villain Vandal Savage. The story delves into themes of trust, power, and ethical responsibility as the League confronts betrayal from within while facing existential threats.
This curated list highlights 25 pivotal quotes that capture the film’s moral complexity, character dynamics, and defining moments of heroism.
I’ve carefully studied every Justice Leaguer, past and present and created contingency plans to neutralize you should that become necessary
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Contingency Plan Revelation)]
[Speaker]: Batman
[Context]: Batman reveals his secret protocols, exposing his lack of trust in allies and foreshadowing the crisis.
Neutralize, not kill. Whoever implemented my plans altered them
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Aftermath of Attacks)]
[Speaker]: Batman
[Context]: Clarifies his intentions were defensive, not lethal, highlighting the villains’ corruption of his designs.
The members of the Justice League are among the most powerful and potentially dangerous people on the planet
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Trust Debate)]
[Speaker]: Batman
[Context]: Justifies his contingency plans by emphasizing the League’s unchecked power and global risk.
Or succumb to mind control. Yes, it’s possible. That’s why I developed plans for containing any of all members of the JLA should the need ever arise
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (League Confrontation)]
[Speaker]: Batman
[Context]: Defends his pragmatism against potential internal threats, including mind control scenarios.
Then you’re damn fools
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Trust Debate)]
[Speaker]: Batman
[Context]: Batman’s blunt retort to Superman’s idealism, underscoring their ideological clash.
My actions don’t require any defense. In the same situation, I’d do it again
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Trial Scene)]
[Speaker]: Batman
[Context]: Asserts unwavering conviction during his League trial, refusing to apologize for his methods.
Everybody knows their jobs; go!
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Final Battle)]
[Speaker]: Batman
[Context]: Rallying the League during the climax, showcasing tactical leadership under pressure.
I do have a plan. It’s called The Justice League
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Savage Confrontation)]
[Speaker]: Batman
[Context]: Counters Superman’s skepticism by affirming faith in the team’s collective strength.
I know more than a little about arrogance
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Green Lantern’s Guilt)]
[Speaker]: Batman
[Context]: Relates to Green Lantern’s self-blame, revealing Batman’s own struggle with hubris.
I’ve got the antidote to the fear gas
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Green Lantern’s Rescue)]
[Speaker]: Batman
[Context]: Rescues Hal Jordan from fear-induced paralysis, demonstrating preparedness and loyalty.
You just committed over a half a billion dollars just to get the JLA out of the way of another plan?
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Villain Summit)]
[Speaker]: Star Sapphire
[Context]: Questions Vandal Savage’s massive investment, exposing the scale of his ambition.
Inconceivably so. And any of you who would like to continue working with me are welcome to share the riches
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Savage’s Offer)]
[Speaker]: Vandal Savage
[Context]: Savage entices villains with immeasurable wealth, revealing his ancient, limitless resources.
I was the one whose arrogance led to this girl’s death
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Green Lantern’s Breakdown)]
[Speaker]: Green Lantern
[Context]: Hal’s guilt over a perceived failure, showing vulnerability beneath his confidence.
As individuals, and even more so as a group, the Justice League is far too dangerous to lack a failsafe against any possible misuse of our power
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Batman’s Defense)]
[Speaker]: Batman
[Context]: Core argument for contingency plans during his trial, emphasizing collective responsibility.
And what if we ever used it for some other purpose?
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Trial Scene)]
[Speaker]: Batman
[Context]: Challenges the League’s moral certainty, forcing them to confront their potential for corruption.
Heh, how do you propose to kill that many people? Even without the Justice League, they will fight
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Villain Strategy)]
[Speaker]: Bane
[Context]: Bane questions Savage’s genocide plan, highlighting its logistical brutality.
They’ll lose
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Savage’s Declaration)]
[Speaker]: Vandal Savage
[Context]: Savage’s chilling dismissal of human resistance, underscoring his godlike arrogance.
No technology, no superheroes, no functioning governments
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Cheetah’s Line)]
[Speaker]: Cheetah
[Context]: Outlines Savage’s dystopian endgame: a global reset for total control.
Except the one we control
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Savage’s Ambition)]
[Speaker]: Vandal Savage
[Context]: Savage corrects Cheetah, confirming his plan for absolute, centralized power.
That’s quite an ambitious plan. No wonder you wanted us out of the way
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Martian Manhunter’s Return)]
[Speaker]: Martian Manhunter
[Context]: J’onn exposes Savage’s fear of the League, moments before their counterattack.
We use our power to protect the world. We always have
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Wonder Woman’s Principle)]
[Speaker]: Wonder Woman
[Context]: Diana defends the League’s integrity against Batman’s ethical challenge.
None of us would ever do that to you
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Superman’s Trust)]
[Speaker]: Superman
[Context]: Clark’s earnest faith in the League’s unity, contrasting Batman’s cynicism.
You’ve gotta be kidding me
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Flash’s Reaction)]
[Speaker]: The Flash
[Context]: Barry’s disbelief at Batman’s betrayal, capturing the League’s initial shock.
It’s still a completely unacceptable breach of our trust
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Wonder Woman’s Accusation)]
[Speaker]: Wonder Woman
[Context]: Condemns Batman’s actions despite noble intent, emphasizing broken camaraderie.
Seconded
[Movie: Justice League: Doom (Green Lantern’s Support)]
[Speaker]: Green Lantern
[Context]: Hal backs Wonder Woman’s call for fairness during Batman’s trial, showing growth.
