The LEGO DC Extended Universe (DCEU) theme consists of LEGO sets that are directly inspired by the live-action films of the DCEU. Starting in the 2010s, the DCEU began to launch a series of interconnected superhero films, such as Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aquaman, and others. These LEGO sets are based on the characters, vehicles, and scenes from these movies and capture key moments from the films.
2016 LEGO Sets
2016 saw some truly iconic releases with sets from Ghostbusters and the introduction of the Nexo Knights. LEGO also released the licensed, but short-lived The Angry Birds Movie theme. However, LEGO did discontinue Legends of Chima, Pirates and also the LEGO Simpsons which only did see a couple of sets. The Creator theme really shined in 2016 with the release of the Volkswagen Beetle (10252-1) and Big Ben (10253-1). The shining star that year for investors was certainly the Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters and pretty much all the Speed Champions sets which have seen growth in the triple digits.