This 2000s Batman Film Has the Bleakest Twist & It’s Not The Dark Knight

Batman Beyond was the fourth animated series in the DC Animated Universe (DCAU), following previous shows that also featured Batman. It was a continuation of the stories told in Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures, but set in a futuristic Gotham City – now called Neo-Gotham – in the year 2039. The series begins with Bruce Wayne (voiced by Kevin Conroy) retiring as Batman after 20 years, following a heart attack and a moment where he nearly used lethal force. Conroy’s delivery of the line “Never again” as he shut down the Batcave for the last time was a particularly memorable and impactful start to the show.








