Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Movie, 2012, Animated films, Set in A 55-year-old Bruce
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 is #17 of 26 in release order and #23 of 26 in chronological order in the Batman.
The story
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?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 recap
Ten years after he retired, 55-year-old Bruce Wayne lives with his guilt over Jason Todd's death while a gang called the Mutants terrorizes Gotham. Bruce puts the suit back on, with a heavier, more brutal style. Harvey Dent is released after surgery repairs his face, but he returns to crime as Two-Face, and Batman stops him. Carrie Kelley, a 13-year-old girl, buys a Robin costume and joins Batman. Commissioner Gordon, about to retire, backs Batman while his successor wants him arrested.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 ending explained
After losing a fight to the Mutant leader, Batman beats him in a mud pit in front of his followers, and many of the Mutants turn into a new gang, the Sons of the Batman. In Arkham, the catatonic Joker hears that Batman has returned and wakes, smiling.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no post-credits scene.
Where to watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 isn't on a US streaming service right now. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 8.0/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%
Where it fits
- Release order: after The Dark Knight Rises, before Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2.
- Chronological order: after Batman: Under the Red Hood, before Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2.
What to watch before Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
In release order, the essentials before Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) are Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) and Batman: Year One (2011).
Cast
- Peter Weller as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
- Ariel Winter as Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice)
- David Selby as James Gordon (voice)
- Wade Williams as Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)
- Michael McKean as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)
- Rob Paulsen as Jeff Adams (voice)
- Gary Anthony Williams as Mutant Leader / Anchor Bill (voice)
- Gary Anthony Sturgis as Silk / Other Spike / Young Mutant (voice)
- Paget Brewster as Lana Lang (voice)
- Carlos Alazraqui as Hernando / TV Host (voice)
- Dee Bradley Baker as Don / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice)
- Maria Canals-Barrera as Yindel (voice)
Directed by Jay Oliva.