A dark, Reagan-era political thriller unleashes an aging, brutal Batman against a chaotic world, culminating in a clash of ideologies that feels both apocalyptic and deeply personal.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
"Justice returns... vengeance returns... redemption comes to Gotham."
Director:
Jay Oliva
Cast:
Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby, Michael Emerson, Mark Valley
Animation
Action
Mystery
Science Fiction
Budget:
$3,500,000
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
In the Batcave, the Batmobile that Bruce Wayne lifts is the design from Tim Burton's 1989 *Batman* and 1992 *Batman Returns* films.
This is a visual homage to a previous, iconic cinematic incarnation of the character, connecting this grim, future version of Batman to his popular live-action history.
Talk show host David Endocrine is voiced by real-life talk show host Conan O'Brien.
This is a meta-casting gag, having a famous late-night host voice the fictional host who becomes a victim of the Joker's most public and gruesome attack.
During the final battle, Oliver Queen (Green Arrow) uses a Kryptonite-tipped arrow to weaken Superman.
This is a direct pull from the comic and a classic element of the Batman/Superman rivalry. The fact that Batman had this failsafe prepared and entrusted it to his old ally Oliver Queen showcases his strategic mind and deep-seated distrust of Superman's unchecked power.