Film

Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

Name: Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
Genre: Action, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2019
Cast: Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Tara Strong, Hynden Walch

A gleefully silly animated romp where the wisecracking, meme-fluent Teen Titans Go cast meets their grittier 2003 selves across a multiverse collision. It's a love letter to both shows, stuffed with in-jokes, self-aware humour, and genuine affection for the source material. Perfect for fans of either era, or anyone who enjoys animation that winks at its own absurdity.

TMDb rating

3.8

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