Warner Bros. Animation Announces 'Batman: Knightfall' Film at Annecy Festival
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Rafael Motamayor
Summary
At the 2026 Annecy Animation Festival, Warner Bros. Animation announced a new animated film adaptation of the iconic Batman comic storyline "Knightfall," where Bane breaks Batman's back. The film stands out for its violent tone and portrayal of a tired, erratic Caped Crusader. Executive VP Peter Girardi introduced the project, signaling DC's commitment to adapting this seminal story arc that previously inspired Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises."
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VarietyWarner Bros. Animation Announces 'Batman: Knightfall' Film at Annecy Festivalvariety.comKey quotes
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The movie stands out for its violence and vision of a tired and erratic Caped Crusader.
Knightfall is one of the biggest Batman story arcs ever published by DC Comics.
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