Warner Bros. Animation announces ‘Batman: Knightfall’ as a new multi-part animated event based on a classic Batman comic storyline. The first installment, ‘Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall,’ is set for a 2026 release, exploring Batman’s epic battle with the villain Bane.
Warner Bros. Animation, along with DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, has revealed plans for ‘Batman: Knightfall,’ a multi-part animated event based on a renowned storyline from Batman comics. The announcement took place at New York Comic Con during the Warner Bros. Animation panel, ‘The Art Knight: Batman in Animation.’
The first installment, ‘Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall,’ is currently in production and is set to be released in 2026. While distribution details are yet to be confirmed, it is expected to follow the studio’s typical approach for DC animated films, likely launching digitally and on home entertainment platforms, with potential availability on streaming services like Prime Video.
Directed by Jeff Wamester and written by Jeremy Adams, ‘Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall’ will delve into the iconic 1990s DC Comics arc featuring Batman’s intense showdown with the formidable villain Bane. The storyline will explore Bane’s notorious act of breaking the Bat and the challenges Batman faces when Gotham’s Rogue’s Gallery is unleashed upon the city.
The animated event is produced by Rick Morales, Jim Krieg, and Kimberly S. Moreau, with Sam Register and Michael Uslan serving as executive producers. Inspired by the work of acclaimed comic creators like Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, and Alan Grant, ‘Batman: Knightfall’ aims to capture the essence of Batman’s enduring legacy in a fresh animated adaptation.
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