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‘Absolute Batman,’ ‘Krypto,’ Anime DC Series ‘Joker: Laugh Riot’ Unveiled at First DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation Joint Annecy Showcase
In their first joint studio presentation at Annecy’s lakeside Bonlieu theater, DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation unveiled Thursday a next wave of animated projects for the years to come, including DC Studios’ first-ever anime series, “Joker: Laugh Riot,” Scott Snyder’s take on “Absolute Batman” and a new “Krypto” series by “Spongebob” alum C.H. Greenblatt. []
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UPI
· Jun 25, 2026
'Absolute Batman,' 'Joker: Laugh Riot,' 'Krypto' series in the works
'Absolute Batman,' 'Joker: Laugh Riot,' 'Krypto' series in the works
The Eastern Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
DC’s First Anime Series ‘Joker: Laugh Riot’ Leads Three New Shows Unveiled at Annecy
DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation made their debut joint showcase at Annecy 2026, unveiling three animated series — led by 'Joker: Laugh Riot,' the studio's first anime, built around the Joker investigating Batman's murder.
DNyuz
· Jun 25, 2026
First DC Anime Series, ‘Joker: Laugh Riot,’ Coming from DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation
DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation and SOLA Entertainment are teaming up for DC’s first anime series, “Joker: Laugh Riot.” The show was announced during a Warner Bros. Animation panel devoted to their partnership with DC Studios, at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The show has been greenlit to series. The official logline for “Joker: []
Polygon
· Jun 23, 2026
The biggest news and reveals from Annecy Animation Festival
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That Park Place
· Jun 26, 2026
DC Announces Animated Series Based on Absolute Batman, Krypto, and The Joker
While the live-action DCU struggles to establish itself with audiences, DC Studios is continuing to expand its animated television slate. During its first-ever joint presentation with Warner Bros. Animation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the studio unveiled three new animated projects: a CG adaptation of Absolute Batman, an anime series centered on The Joker, and a family-friendly show starring Superman's loyal dog, Krypto. The post DC Announces Animated Series Based on Absolute Batman, Krypto, and The Joker appeared first on That Park Place.
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