DC Studios' R-Rated Batman Movie Lands Official Release Date

Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Published Jul 21, 2026, 11:06 AM EDT Andy Behbakht has worked as an entertainment journalist since 2010, covering all the latest in Hollywood on both the big and small screens, from staying on top of the biggest breaking news, analyzing movies and television shows in Hollywood, to in-depth interviews with actors and storytellers. Andy's career includes having worked for publications such as FanSided, KSiteTV, TV Fanatic, It's Just Movies, Heroic Hollywood, TV Overmind, and more. Outside of his career as an established reporter, Andy is the host and producer of The Showrunner Whisperer, The Flash Podcast, the editor-in-chief of Multiverse of Color, and the network director of DC TV Podcasts. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.DC Studios reveals new details for its upcoming Batman adaptation. James Gunn's DC Universe has The Brave and The Bold in active development, while Matt Reeves is currently filming The Batman - Part II with Robert Pattinson in his Elseworlds franchise. However, the world of animation is also working on bringing a famous storyline to life from the Dark Knight's A new trailer for Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall has officially been released, as DC Studios announced that the first installment in the trilogy will debut on August 25. Check it out below: The animated trilogy will adapt the famous Batman: Knightfall arc, where the villainous Bane comes to Gotham City and literally breaks Bruce Wayne's back, which became one of the most pivotal stories for the DC icon. As of writing, no release dates have been shared for the two follow-ups. Developing... Catch Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall on Digital on August 25.