Movie
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
From the chronicles of the DC Universe comes the sweeping saga of rebirth, revenge, and redemption.
Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns was released October 8, 2013. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?
Available now in United States
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More about Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Cast
Peter WellerBruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
Ariel WinterCarrie Kelley / Robin (voice)
David SelbyCommissioner James Gordon (voice)
Wade WilliamsHarvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)
Michael EmersonJoker (voice)
Dee Bradley BakerDon / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice)
Maria Canals-BarreraCommissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)
Paget BrewsterLana Lang (voice)Credits
- Directed by
- Jay Oliva
- Written by
- Bob Goodman
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $7M
Production
Warner Bros. AnimationUnited States
Warner PremiereUnited States
DCUnited States