Movie

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Old heroes never die. They just get darker.

Release: 2012 Runtime: 1h 16min Rating: PG-13 Language: English

Action Animation Mystery Science Fiction

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-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?

Status: Released
Original language: EN
Production countries: United States of America
Production: Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Animation, DC
Collection: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Collection

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Audience rating

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Director

Jay Oliva

Main crew

Christopher D. Lozinski — Editor
Christopher Drake — Original Music Composer
Bob Goodman — Writer

Cast

Peter Weller , Ariel Winter , David Selby , Wade Williams , Michael McKean , Rob Paulsen , Gary Anthony Williams , Gary Anthony Sturgis

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Themes and genres

Action Animation Mystery Science Fiction future dystopia based on graphic novel super power dreary

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Updated on 20/10/2026.