BAT-FAM

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4 titles to watch before BAT-FAM — 14h 5m in total.

Batman: Caped CrusaderOptional background8h 47m★ 7.3
A separate adaptation of Batman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to BAT-FAM’s story continuity.
Joker: Folie à DeuxOptional background2h 18m★ 5.4+1 before this
A separate adaptation of The Joker; useful for comparison, but unrelated to BAT-FAM’s story continuity.
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza LeagueOptional background1h 30m★ 6.7
A separate adaptation of Batman and Robin & Nightwing and The Joker and Alfred Pennyworth and James Gordon; useful for comparison, but unrelated to BAT-FAM’s story continuity.
Aztec Batman: Clash of EmpiresOptional background1h 30m★ 7.6
A separate adaptation of Batman and The Joker; useful for comparison, but unrelated to BAT-FAM’s story continuity.

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Where it fits in the DC universe

BAT-FAM is title 93 of 100 in our Animated Elseworlds viewing sequence. Bat-Fam continues the animated world of Merry Little Batman. Start with that film for the family's originating adventure, then watch the series from Game Knight through its two-part April Fools! finale in episode order. Its placement in Animated Elseworlds groups separate animated continuities.

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