Vixen: The Movie (2018) is an animated superhero film set in the DC Universe, following Mari McCabe, a young woman who inherits a mystical totem that grants her the abilities of various animals. Orphaned as a child in Africa and raised in Detroit, Mari struggles to understand her past until she discovers the power of the Tantu Totem, an artifact linked to her ancestral heritage.
As she learns to control her abilities, she crosses paths with other DC heroes like The Flash, Green Arrow, and Black Canary. However, her journey is complicated by her long-lost sister, Kuasa, who seeks the totem’s power for herself. The film showcases Mari’s transformation into the hero Vixen, highlighting themes of identity, family, and responsibility.
Blending action-packed sequences with rich storytelling, Vixen: The Movie serves as both an origin story and a thrilling adventure within the larger DC Animated Universe.