Although it seemed like this moment was never going to arrive, Batman: The Caped Crusader has finally premiered on Amazon Prime Video, the animated series that tells the origins of the well-known DC superhero.

Submerging into the depths of Gotham City, the series shows how the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals roam freely, and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear.

Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy Bruce Wayne becomes something more and less than human: Batman. His one-man crusade attracts unexpected allies within the GCPD and City Hall, but his heroic actions lead to deadly and unforeseen ramifications.

The series has just premiered on the platform and has been gradually climbing as one of the most-watched titles, only surpassed by The Boys, which recently aired its final episode of the fourth season.

Cancellation and Rescue

Although it was announced in May 2021, the path of Batman: The Caped Crusader has been quite tortuous until finally being able to premiere. The series was presented at a WarnerMedia event and had executive producers Bruce Timm, JJ Abrams, and Matt Reeves, but Max eventually lost interest in it, shelving the project.

However, Prime Video wanted to retrieve it and decided to develop two seasons. The first one is already available in its catalog and has done nothing but receive good reviews, positioning it with a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

In short, Batman: The Caped Crusader has demonstrated what the producers Abrams and Reeves promised back in the day, stating in a joint statement that "the series will be thrilling, very cinematic, and will evoke the noir roots of Batman, while delving into the psychology of these iconic characters."

Confirmed Return

As revealed when it was announced that the series would be developed by Prime Video, it was also confirmed that Batman: The Caped Crusader will have at least two seasons.

The first installment consists of a total of 10 episodes and premiered on August 1st, and although many details about the series' return are still unknown, its comeback is more than confirmed.

Its release date has not been announced yet, but considering that the production process has already begun, it is possible that we won't have to wait long to see the next episodes and that they will arrive towards the end of summer or in the fall of 2025. 

*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence