The latest Batman movie is now available to buy digitally. Knightfall Part 1 is a direct-to-video animated DC movie, but that doesn't mean it isn't an excellent take on the Caped Crusader. We loved it enough to award it an impressive 9 out of 10 in our review.
Batman: Knightfall Part 1 – Knightfall is the start of a new trilogy of animated Batman films. It's based on one of the best Batman graphic novels of all time and is absolutely worth checking out.
Knightfall Part 1 isn't available in theaters, so buying the movie digitally through a VOD service like Prime Video is your only option if you want to watch it right now. If you don't mind waiting until September 8, however, there's a 4K UHD and Blu-ray you can preorder for a bit more money.
"After the largely disappointing Crisis trilogy, Batman: Knightfall Part 1 – Knightfall is a strong return to form for DC’s direct-to-video movie line. The first part of this animated trilogy succeeds in cutting through the fat and adapting the essential core of a classic Batman crossover. It paints a vivid psychological portrait of both Batman and his latest arch-nemesis. The film also looks great and boasts a talented voice cast that brings this venerable source material to life. This new DC animated trilogy is off to a great start." – Jesse Schedeen
With the first part of the trilogy out now, you're likely wondering when exactly you can expect the second part to drop. While we don't have a hard release date for Knightfall Part 2 just yet, we do know that it's supposed to arrive sometime later in 2026. The final entry in the trilogy has been confirmed for early 2027 as well.
As for new live-action Batman movies, you're going to have to wait even longer still. The Batman: Part 2 was pushed back to 2028 and we still don't have a release date for James Gunn's The Brave and the Bold.
Looking for more great films? Check out IGN's top reviewed movies of 2026 for our favorites of the year so far.
Jacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor's degree in communication and 10 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different pop culture topics — from TV series to books and the latest LEGO sets.
