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Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced from NYCC the next DC animated film project, Batman: Knightfall, a multi-part event bringing to life one of fans’ favorite runs from the Batman comics. Currently in production, Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall will be released in 2026.
The announcement was made today at New York Comic Con following the conclusion of the Warner Bros. Animation panel, The Art Knight: Batman in Animation — an in-depth exploration of the artistry, creative processes and inspirations that has shaped the studio’s interpretations of one of the most iconic characters in comics and pop culture.
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall Synopsis
When the mysterious behemoth known only as Bane frees Batman’s entire Rogue’s Gallery from Arkham Asylum, the Caped Crusader is pushed to his mental and physical breaking point.
The animated epic is based on characters from DC and the DC Comic Book Event Batman: Knightfall, by Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Dennis O’Neil, Peter David, Jo Duffy, Jim Aparo, Graham Nolan, Norm Breyfogle and Jim Balent.
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall is directed by Jeff Wamester (Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths) and written by Jeremy Adams (Mortal Kombat Legends). Rick Morales serves as supervising producer alongside producers Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau. Sam Register and Michael Uslan are executive producers.
