Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

After a decade of absence, a fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to his role as Batman. He is forced back into action to protect Gotham City from a new variety of criminals, leading him to question if he still possesses the ability to fight crime in a changed era.

Released on October 8, 2013, this American animated production combines elements of action, mystery, and science fiction. The film was directed by Jay Oliva, marking the eighth of 13 films he directed, following Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox and preceding Justice League: War. The screenplay was written by Bob Goodman and produced by Alan Burnett. The voice cast features Peter Weller as Bruce Wayne, Ariel Winter as Carrie Kelley, David Selby as James Gordon, Wade Williams as Harvey Dent, and Michael Emerson as the Joker, with a total of 39 credited cast members. The movie has a runtime of 148 minutes and was produced by DC Entertainment, DC Comics, Warner Bros. Animation, and Warner Premiere. It has received a positive response from viewers, holding a rating of 8.1/10 on TMDB based on 166 votes.