Beware the Batman

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4 titles to watch before Beware the Batman — 3h 46m in total.

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1Optional background1h 16m★ 7.7
A separate adaptation of Batman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Beware the Batman’s story continuity.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2Optional background1h 18m★ 7.9+1 before this
A separate adaptation of Batman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Beware the Batman’s story continuity.
LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes UniteOptional background1h 11m★ 6.5
A separate adaptation of Batman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Beware the Batman’s story continuity.
The Riddler: Riddle Me ThisOptional background0h 1m★ 7.4
A separate adaptation of Batman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Beware the Batman’s story continuity.

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Where it fits in the DC universe

Beware the Batman is title 45 of 75 in our Animated Elseworlds viewing sequence. Standalone animated films and separate continuities. Titles here do not form one timeline. This is a collection of separate adaptations, rather than a single continuous story.

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