Batman Beyond

Batman Beyond

Directed by Darwyn Cooke

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC

20142 min6.9 / 10

A stylish, introspective short that pits a futuristic Batman against his own darker impulses in a visually striking meditation on legacy and self-conflict.

This short celebrating 75 years of Batman from artist Darwyn Cooke returns fans to the world of Batman Beyond as Terry McGinnis' futuristic Dark Knight faces his most formidable foe of all - himself.

Questions people ask

  • Is Batman Beyond scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Batman Beyond sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Batman Beyond violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does Batman Beyond end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Batman Beyond easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

Written about

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity62

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Batman Beyond

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Batman Beyond

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Batman Beyond, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Batman Beyond, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Batman Beyond, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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