Batman: Under the Red Hood
Movie, 2010, Animated films, Set in Jason Todd returns
Batman: Under the Red Hood is #14 of 26 in release order and #22 of 26 in chronological order in the Batman.
The story
One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code.
Batman: Under the Red Hood recap
The Joker beats Jason Todd, the second Robin, with a crowbar in a warehouse in Sarajevo and blows him up before Batman can reach him. Years later, a new vigilante called the Red Hood takes over Gotham's drug trade from Black Mask and starts killing criminals. Batman and Nightwing chase the Red Hood across rooftops and learn he knows Batman's methods. Ra's al Ghul confesses that, guilty over his part in the Joker's attack, he used a Lazarus Pit to bring Jason back to life, which left him unstable. The Red Hood is Jason, furious that Batman never killed the Joker.
Batman: Under the Red Hood ending explained
Jason kidnaps the Joker and gives Batman a choice: kill the Joker or let Jason shoot him. Batman refuses to kill and throws a batarang to stop Jason, the Joker sets off explosives, and Jason disappears in the blast. Afterwards, Bruce sits in the cave looking at a card from Jason's first day as Robin.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no post-credits scene.
Where to watch Batman: Under the Red Hood
Batman: Under the Red Hood isn't on a US streaming service right now. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 8.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Batman: The Brave and the Bold, before Batman: Year One.
- Chronological order: after Batman: The Killing Joke, before Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1.
What to watch before Batman: Under the Red Hood
Nothing. Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) doesn't continue an earlier version, so it stands on its own.
Cast
- Bruce Greenwood as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
- Jensen Ackles as Red Hood / Jason Todd (voice)
- Neil Patrick Harris as Nightwing (voice)
- Jason Isaacs as Ra's al Ghul (voice)
- John DiMaggio as Joker (voice)
- Wade Williams as Black Mask (voice)
- Carlos Alazraqui as Chi Chi / Thug #1 / Baton (voice)
- Robert Clotworthy as Leon / Thug (voice)
- Gary Cole as Bobo / Commissioner Gordon / Shot / Guard (voice)
- Brian George as Ra's Assistant (voice)
- Kelly Hu as Ms. Li (voice)
- Phil LaMarr as Rick / Bulk (voice)
Directed by Brandon Vietti.