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‘Absolute Batman’ to Become Animated Series from Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios
Meanwhile, a Joker anime series gets the greenlight.
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Polygon
· Jun 25, 2026
Absolute Batman animated series in development with Scott Snyder on board
DC has announced an animated adaptation of Absolute Batman is in the works. The comic series has been a best-seller since its 2024 start.
Variety
· Jun 25, 2026
‘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. []
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.
ComicBook.com
· Jun 25, 2026
Adult Swim’s Critically Acclaimed Fan-Favorite Series Shares First Look at Season 2
Warner Bros As a part of this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Warner Bros has come out swinging when it comes to the animation world. This week alone, the studio has announced an animated series adapting Absolute Batman, a Joker anime series, and many more new projects. While WB has been revealing new animated universes, there []
UPI
· Jun 25, 2026
'Absolute Batman,' 'Joker: Laugh Riot,' 'Krypto' series in the works
'Absolute Batman,' 'Joker: Laugh Riot,' 'Krypto' series in the works
MovieGuide
· Jun 25, 2026
We Finally Know Who Will Be the BATMAN Villain This Time …
A new animated Batman movie is on its way, and DC just dropped the first trailer of the upcoming new release. The movie, titled BATMAN...
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Related coverage for "‘Absolute Batman’ to Become Animated Series from Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios": Polygon — Absolute Batman animated series in development with Scott Snyder on board. Variety — ‘Absolute Batman,’ ‘Krypto,’ Anime DC Series ‘Joker: Laugh Riot’ Unveiled at First DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation Joint Annecy Showcase. The Eastern Herald — DC’s First Anime Series ‘Joker: Laugh Riot’ Leads Three New Shows Unveiled at Annecy. ComicBook.com — Adult Swim’s Critically Acclaimed Fan-Favorite Series Shares First Look at Season 2. UPI — 'Absolute Batman,' 'Joker: Laugh Riot,' 'Krypto' series in the works. MovieGuide — We Finally Know Who Will Be the BATMAN Villain This Time …