DC's Next Batman Movie With R-Rating Releases First Official Trailer

Published Sep 19, 2026, 5:36 PM 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. The Dark Knight's DC trilogy continues. From the many Batman movies and TV shows that have been released over the decades, numerous stories have been explored for the Caped Crusader in live-action and animation. 2026 is no exception, as a famous arc from the hero's mythology has come to life as a series of films. To celebrate Batman Day, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is getting ready for the next entry in their R-rated DC trilogy. While Batman: Knightfall Part 2: Knightquest will be released later this year, the first official trailer for the second installment in the ongoing series has finally been released. Check it out below: Developing... Release Date August 25, 2026 Runtime 79 minutes Director Jeff Wamester Cast Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice) Writers Jeremy Adams Producers Jim Krieg, Kimberly S. Moreau Franchise(s) Batman Main Genre Animation Executive Producer(s) Michael Uslan, Sam Register