Batman is no longer stuck at HBO Max, Max, or whatever the name is. The Caped Crusader is now heading to Amazon with a host of new animated series and features.
“Batman: The Animated Series helped pioneer in the evolution of superhero storytelling and defined the Dark Knight for a generation,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon and MGM Studios. “Batman: Caped Crusader will no doubt continue that tradition, and alongside Merry Little Batman and Bat-Family, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Warner Bros. Animation to offer a variety of takes of the Batman mythos to our global Prime Video customers.”
Batman: Caped Crusader is the long-planned follow-up to Batman: The Animated Series, from producers Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm. The project was originally pitched for HBO Max but was later shopped around to other studios.
Merry Little Batman is described as a family action-comedy that sees young Damian Wayne transforming into “Little Batman” in order to defend his home and Gotham from the villains who want to destroy the holidays. Mike Roth directs the animated feature that features a screenplay by Morgan Evans. Roth also executive produces alongside Warner Bros. Animation chief Sam Register.
Bat-Family follows Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne — who has now taken on the mantle of “Little Batman” — alongside a few newcomers to Wayne Manor as they navigate the fun and frustrations of life as a superfamily. Jase Ricci, Roth, and Register executive produce the series.
“We are excited to partner with Amazon to begin an all-new animated chapter of Batman. From the cinematic noir storytelling of Batman: Caped Crusader to the comedic adventures of Merry Little Batman and Bat-Family, these new projects ensure that there will be an animated Batman story ready to excite fans of all ages,” said Register.
