Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall

A mysterious and powerful adversary named Bane releases the inmates of Arkham Asylum into Gotham City. As Batman works to recapture his most dangerous enemies, the resulting chaos pushes him to his physical and mental limits. This struggle is part of a deliberate plan by Bane to weaken the hero, who has also discovered Batman's secret identity as Bruce Wayne.

Directed by Jeff Wamester, this animated film is the eighth project in his directing career, following seven previous titles including the Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths trilogy. The movie features a screenplay by Jeremy Adams and was produced by Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau for DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation. The voice cast includes Anson Mount as Batman and Michael Mando as Bane, with additional performances by Pablo Schreiber, Jack Giffin, Jeff Bennett, and Luis Bermudez.

The production involved a credited crew of 76 people and a cast of 23. Released on June 23, 2026, the film has a runtime of 79 minutes and blends elements of action, crime, and science fiction. It has been very well received by viewers, earning a rating of 9.2/10 on TMDB based on 353 votes.