Warner Bros. Announces Ambitious Batman: Knightfall Animated Movie Series


Warner Bros. Animation has officially greenlit a multi-part animated adaptation of the landmark Batman: Knightfall comic saga, with Part 1 scheduled to debut in 2026. Variety+1

What Is Knightfall and Why It Matters

Originally published between 1993 and 1994, Batman: Knightfall is one of the most influential Batman storylines ever crafted. It introduced the villain Bane, who infamously “breaks Batman’s back,” forcing Bruce Wayne into a painful recovery and temporarily handing over the mantle to Azrael. EW.com+1 Over three arcs (Knightfall, Knightquest, KnightsEnd), the story explores themes of heroism, identity, vulnerability, and redemption. EW.com

Despite its influence on subsequent Batman media, Knightfall has never been directly adapted as a complete storyline in film—until now. EW.com

Creative Team & Approach

The new adaptation will be helmed by director Jeff Wamester, known for his work on DC animated films like Justice Society: World War II. EW.com The screenplay is by Jeremy Adams, who previously contributed to Batman: Soul of the Dragon. EW.com

On the production side, Rick Morales will serve as supervising producer, with Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau as producers. Sam Register and Michael Uslan will take on executive producer roles. EW.com

The official logline teases the conflict:

“When the mysterious behemoth known only as Bane frees Batman’s entire Rogues Gallery from Arkham Asylum, the Caped Crusader is pushed to his mental and physical breaking point.” EW.com+2Variety+2

No voice cast has been revealed yet. EW.com+1

What to Expect

  • Faithful adaptation: Warner Bros. intends to bring the full weight of Knightfall to animated form, spotlighting Batman’s vulnerability and humanity. EW.com

  • Paced storytelling: Dividing the saga into multiple films will allow deeper character arcs and emotional stakes. EW.com+1

  • First film in 2026: While the exact release date is still TBA, the project is slated to begin in 2026. Variety+1

  • Bridging to film lore: Elements of Knightfall have quietly influenced live-action versions—most notably The Dark Knight Rises. This adaptation offers fans a chance to see the full arc play out. EW.com

Why This Matters

For longtime DC fans, this project promises the first full cinematic treatment of Knightfall. EW.com+1 It has the potential to redefine how we view animated superhero films—combining action, character study, and psychological drama.

For new audiences, it’s an entry point to one of Batman’s most dramatic chapters. And for the animation medium, it underscores Warner Bros.’ confidence in tackling mature, complex narratives in animation.

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