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- Warner Bros. is set to preview Batman: Knightfall at Annecy International Animation Festival in June 2026, marking the beginning of a multipart animated adaptation of the iconic Batman versus Bane storyline.
- A new six-minute animated short, Daffy Season, is set to expand the Looney Tunes universe at the same festival.
- Science Saru will present the world premiere of the first two episodes of their new Ghost in the Shell anime, offering a fresh take on Masamune Shirows renowned work.
- Notable DC film news includes Robert Pattinson’s second Batman movie (an Elseworlds story) scheduled for October 1, 2027, and a rated-R Clayface film planned for release on October 28, 2026.
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Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios, and Warner Home Entertainment will preview Jeff Wamester’s Batman: Knightfall at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2026. This film, which depicts Batman’s iconic confrontation with Bane, the villain who broke the Bat, marks the beginning of a multipart animated adaptation. Also at the festival, Warner Bros. will screen Daffy Season, a new six-minute animated short from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation that expands the Looney Tunes universe. Science Saru, the Japanese studio known for Dan Da Dan, will present the world premiere of the first two episodes of their new Ghost in the Shell anime. Director Mokochan and producers Kohei Sakita, Kengo Abe, and Daichi Sasa will introduce their fresh take on Masamune Shirow’s renowned work. Batman: Knightfall Part 1, produced by DC Animated Studios, is also anticipated. While a theatrical release is unconfirmed, it may appear on HBO Max. In this film, Dick Grayson will join Bruce Wayne in his fight against Bane. In other DC film news, Robert Pattinson’s second Batman movie (an Elseworlds story) is scheduled to premiere in theaters on October 1, 2027, and a rated-R Clayface film is planned for release on October 28, 2026.
DC Fans Unite at Annecy International Animation Festival for Exciting New Reveals
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival promises to be an exciting event for animation and DC fans.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall |
| Brief Summary | When the mysterious behemoth known only as Bane frees Batman’s entire Rogue’s Gallery from Arkham Asylum, the Caped Crusader is pushed to his mental and physical breaking point. |
| Duration | 78 minutes |
| Genre | Animation |
| Production Companies | Warner Bros. Animation, DC |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Director | Jeff Wamester |
| Authors | Jeremy Adams |
| Producers | Jim Krieg, Kimberly S. Moreau |
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- DC's Next Batman Movie Gets Official Release UpdateDC's Next Batman Movie Gets Official Release Updatecbr.com
- Batman(/tag/batman)Batman(/tag/batman)screenrant.com
- https://collider.com/new-batman-movie-knightfall-part-1-release-window-june-2026/https://collider.com/new-batman-movie-knightfall-part-1-release-window-june-2026/collider.com
- DC Animated Movie Universe(/tag/dc-animated-movie-universe)DC Animated Movie Universe(/tag/dc-animated-movie-universe)movieweb.com
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