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The new Lego Batman game, titled The Legacy of the Dark Knight, is set to launch on May 29, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned but not yet dated.
The game reimagines the iconic museum scene from Tim Burtons 1989 Batman film, adding new art pieces like Edvard Munch’s The Scream and Johannes Vermeer’s Girl With a Pearl Earring.
Developed by Travellers Tales Games, the game builds upon previous Lego Studio games, offering nostalgia, references, cameos, and absurd situations. Pre-orders are available now with incentives like early access and an unlockable Golden Age Batsuit.
Fans of Lego games and Batman can anticipate the release, as the game has a confirmed release date and exciting pre-order incentives.

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Warner Bros. Games and DC Comics have released a new trailer for Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight, which is scheduled to launch on May 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store). A Nintendo Switch 2 version is also planned, but its release date is TBD. The trailer, unveiled at IGN Fan Fest 2026, revisits the iconic museum scene from Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman film, reimagined in Lego form. In this sequence, the Joker hijacks Gotham Museum to create his chaotic art gallery, complete with visual gags that lighten the original scene’s dark tone. The trailer features Prince’s “Partyman”, enhancing the scene’s chaotic energy. Two new art pieces, Edvard Munch’s The Scream and Johannes Vermeer’s Girl With a Pearl Earring, appear in this version, though they were not present in the original film.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – Clown Prince Takes Over Museum

In the re-envisioned scene, the Joker gasses museum visitors (except Vicki Vale) before wreaking havoc. The Joker and his goons then threaten Vale in an attempt to lure out Batman. Vale attempts to defend herself by splashing water on the Joker, but Batman intervenes to save her. The trailer is titled “The Joker: Clown Prince of the Museum,” and replaces the original “The Joker Was Here” graffiti with “Jokes On You.” Developed by Traveller’s Tales Games, Legacy of the Dark Knight builds upon previous Lego Studio games, adding nostalgia and adventures filled with references, cameos, and absurd situations. Pre-orders are now available for all editions, offering perks such as early access and an unlockable Golden Age Batsuit. Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition will receive three-day early access, beginning on May 26, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is available for wishlisting. With a confirmed release date and exciting pre-order incentives, fans of Lego games and Batman alike have much to anticipate the release of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.

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Official Name	Batman
Brief Summary	Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.
Released	June 21, 1989
Duration	126 minutes
Genre	Fantasy, Action, Crime
Production Companies	Warner Bros. Pictures, Polygram Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company
Countries of Origin	US
Actors	Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, Jack Palance, Jerry Hall, Tracey Walter, Lee Wallace, William Hootkins, Richard Strange, Carl Chase, Mac McDonald, George Lane Cooper, Terence Plummer, Philip Tan, John Sterland, Edwin Craig, Vincent Wong, Joel Cutrara, John Dair, Christopher Fairbank, George Roth, Kate Harper, Bruce McGuire, Richard Durden, Kit Hollerbach, Lachele Carl, Del Baker, Jazzer Jeyes, Wayne Michaels, Valentino Musetti, Rocky Taylor, Keith Edwards, Leon Herbert, Steve Plytas, Anthony Wellington, Amir M. Korangy, Hugo Blick, Charles Roskilly, Philip O'Brien, Michael Balfour, Garrick Hagon, Liza Ross, Adrian Meyers, David Baxt, Sharon Holm, Clyde Gatell, Jon Soresi, Elliott Stein, Sam Douglas, Denis Lill, Paul Birchard, Paul Michael, Pat Gorman, Chris Andrews, Stephanie English, Albert Evansky, Fred Stroud
Director	Tim Burton
Authors	Warren Skaaren, Sam Hamm, Sam Hamm
Producers	Peter Guber, Jon Peters
Ratings	7.2/10 (8416 reviews)