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OUT NOWReleased 27 July 2010

What to watch before Batman: Under the Red Hood

4 titles · 28h 40m to catch up

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28h 40mRuntime
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Recommended route 4 titles · 28h 40m

These earlier stories offer the clearest character and continuity context for Batman: Under the Red Hood.

01The Dark Knight poster
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The Dark Knight

A separate adaptation of Batman and The Joker; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Batman: Under the Red Hood’s story continuity.

2h 32m★ 8.5
02Batman: The Brave and the Bold poster
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Batman: The Brave and the Bold

A separate adaptation of Batman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Batman: Under the Red Hood’s story continuity.

23h 46m★ 7.6
03Superman/Batman: Public Enemies poster
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Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

A separate adaptation of Batman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Batman: Under the Red Hood’s story continuity.

1h 7m★ 7.1
04Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths poster
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Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

A separate adaptation of Batman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Batman: Under the Red Hood’s story continuity.

1h 15m★ 7.3
THEN WATCH

Batman: Under the Red Hood

Available since 27 July 2010. Open the title page for its synopsis, cast, trailer, and place in the wider DC catalogue.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to watch everything before Batman: Under the Red Hood?

No. This 4 titles route collects useful context, but the labels explain which connections are direct and which are broader background. You can shorten it to suit your familiarity with this continuity.

How long does it take to catch up before Batman: Under the Red Hood?

The complete route currently takes 28h 40m, or about 4.1 weeks at seven hours per week. Change the weekly figure above for an estimate based on your own pace.

What order should I watch these titles in?

The route follows the catalogue’s suggested story sequence. Direct predecessors come first, followed by earlier continuity context and clearly separated background from other adaptations.

Will this guide change after the release?

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