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Overview

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.

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Kevin Conroy
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Will Friedle
Director:
Darwyn Cooke
Writer:
Darwyn Cooke
Release Date:
2014-04-19
Run Time:
2m
Genres:
Action Animation Science Fiction
Keywords:
based on comic future futuristic robot short film superhero
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Vote Average: 7.0/10

Vote Count: 70 Votes

Movie Popularity: 0.3178

Spoken Languages: English

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10 THE SUMMARY Fifty years into the future, Gotham has transformed into a cyberpunk megalopolis of neon and chrome. Bruce Wayne is now a reclusive, bitter old man living in a crumbling manor until a chance encounter with a troubled teen named Terry McGinnis changes everything. Terry stumbles upon the Batcave and, after his father is murdered by a corrupt mega-corporation, he "borrows" a high-tech Batsuit to seek justice. This isn't just a sequel; it’s a brilliant passing of the torch that reinvents the legend for a new generation, trading old-school noir for futuristic grit. THE PROS The dynamic between "Old Bruce" and Terry is a absolute win; it’s a sincere, often prickly mentorship that gives the show a grounded emotional core. Terry is a total belter of a protagonist—he’s a bit of a rebel with a quick wit, making him a refreshing contrast to Bruce’s stoic obsession. The rogue's gallery is a celebratory explosion of creativity, featuring villains like the radiation-leaking Blight and the ink-shifting Inque. The soundtrack, with its heavy industrial rock vibes, is a sincere highlight that perfectly captures the "Schway" cyberpunk atmosphere. It is an outstanding example of how to evolve a classic character without losing their soul. THE CONS It earns a 9/10 because it’s a genuine masterpiece of television, but it misses that "epic status" 10/10 only because some of the early monster-of-the-week episodes can feel a bit wet compared to the heavy-hitting overarching plot. The high-school drama elements in the first season are a bit of a head-scratcher at times, occasionally leaning into "teen trope" territory that isn't quite as interesting as the corporate espionage and Bat-duty. It’s near-perfect, but it took a little while to fully find its darkest, most mature footing. THE VERDICT A 9/10. Highly recommended—you need to watch this. It is a vault essential and arguably the boldest thing DC ever did with the Batman mythos. Go and watch it for the sleek suit design and the brilliant "Return of the Joker" movie tie-in; it is the business of futuristic storytelling and proved that anyone can wear the mask if they have the heart for it. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Suit Specs: The Beyond suit was designed to be much more powerful than any of Bruce’s old gear, featuring flight thrusters, camouflage, and enhanced strength, which was a necessary upgrade for a world filled with high-tech crime.• Hidden Origins: The show was actually a "mandate" from the studio who wanted a "teenage Batman" to sell more toys, but the creators (Bruce Timm and Paul Dini) took the prompt and turned it into a dark, complex masterpiece instead.• Voice Link: Will Friedle, the voice of Terry, was best known at the time for playing the goofball older brother on *Boy Meets World*, making his transition into a gritty superhero a sincere surprise for many fans. THE VIBE Like a hovercar ride through a neon rainstorm. It smells like ozone, cold metal, and burnt rubber. It makes you want to call everyone "citizen," upgrade your wardrobe to include a lot of black leather, and realize that heroes never truly retire—they just get grumpier.

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  1. Insomniacs Reviews

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10

    THE SUMMARY
    Fifty years into the future, Gotham has transformed into a cyberpunk megalopolis of neon and chrome. Bruce Wayne is now a reclusive, bitter old man living in a crumbling manor until a chance encounter with a troubled teen named Terry McGinnis changes everything. Terry stumbles upon the Batcave and, after his father is murdered by a corrupt mega-corporation, he “borrows” a high-tech Batsuit to seek justice. This isn’t just a sequel; it’s a brilliant passing of the torch that reinvents the legend for a new generation, trading old-school noir for futuristic grit.

    THE PROS
    The dynamic between “Old Bruce” and Terry is a absolute win; it’s a sincere, often prickly mentorship that gives the show a grounded emotional core. Terry is a total belter of a protagonist—he’s a bit of a rebel with a quick wit, making him a refreshing contrast to Bruce’s stoic obsession. The rogue’s gallery is a celebratory explosion of creativity, featuring villains like the radiation-leaking Blight and the ink-shifting Inque. The soundtrack, with its heavy industrial rock vibes, is a sincere highlight that perfectly captures the “Schway” cyberpunk atmosphere. It is an outstanding example of how to evolve a classic character without losing their soul.

    THE CONS
    It earns a 9/10 because it’s a genuine masterpiece of television, but it misses that “epic status” 10/10 only because some of the early monster-of-the-week episodes can feel a bit wet compared to the heavy-hitting overarching plot. The high-school drama elements in the first season are a bit of a head-scratcher at times, occasionally leaning into “teen trope” territory that isn’t quite as interesting as the corporate espionage and Bat-duty. It’s near-perfect, but it took a little while to fully find its darkest, most mature footing.

    THE VERDICT
    A 9/10. Highly recommended—you need to watch this. It is a vault essential and arguably the boldest thing DC ever did with the Batman mythos. Go and watch it for the sleek suit design and the brilliant “Return of the Joker” movie tie-in; it is the business of futuristic storytelling and proved that anyone can wear the mask if they have the heart for it.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
    • Suit Specs: The Beyond suit was designed to be much more powerful than any of Bruce’s old gear, featuring flight thrusters, camouflage, and enhanced strength, which was a necessary upgrade for a world filled with high-tech crime.

    • Hidden Origins: The show was actually a “mandate” from the studio who wanted a “teenage Batman” to sell more toys, but the creators (Bruce Timm and Paul Dini) took the prompt and turned it into a dark, complex masterpiece instead.

    • Voice Link: Will Friedle, the voice of Terry, was best known at the time for playing the goofball older brother on *Boy Meets World*, making his transition into a gritty superhero a sincere surprise for many fans.

    THE VIBE
    Like a hovercar ride through a neon rainstorm. It smells like ozone, cold metal, and burnt rubber. It makes you want to call everyone “citizen,” upgrade your wardrobe to include a lot of black leather, and realize that heroes never truly retire—they just get grumpier.

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