Following years of development troubles, including a cancellation at Max, Batman: Caped Crusader will finally be released on Prime Video this week. IGN's Batman: Caped Crusader review said Season 1 "resurrects the look and feel of Batman: The Animated Series, albeit at a smaller scale and with its own distinctive takes on familiar characters."
If you're wondering what Batman: Caped Crusader is about or how to watch it yourself, take a look at the information below.
How to Watch Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusader will stream exclusively on Prime Video beginning August 1.
- Prime Video (Stream)
Prime Video costs $9/month. Alternatively, a full Amazon Prime membership is available for $15/month or $139/year. If you're a student, you can try Prime for six months free before subscribing for 50% off the regular rates.
Batman: Caped Crusader Episode Release Schedule
All 10 episodes of Batman: Caped Crusader will be released simultaneously on August 1. The series will be available in over 240 countries and territories, according to Amazon.
What's Batman: Caped Crusader About?
Batman: Caped Crusader is a new animated series in the spirit of the beloved '90s show Batman: The Animated Series. Here's the official synopsis from Prime Video:
Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the BATMAN. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the GCPD and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.
Batman: Caped Crusader Cast
Batman: Caped Crusader is executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm. It stars the following actors:
- Hamish Linklater as Batman/Bruce Wayne
- Christina Ricci as Catwoman/Selina Kyle
- Minnie Driver as Oswalda Cobblepot
- Jamie Chung as Harley Quinn/Harleen Quinzel
- Diedrich Bader as Two-Face/Harvey Dent.
- Jason Watkins as Alfred Pennyworth
- Eric Morgan Stuart as Commissioner Jim Gordon
- Krystal Joy Brown as Barbara Gordon
- Michelle C. Bonilla as Renee Montoya
- Bumper Robinson as Lucius Fox
Has Batman: Caped Crusader Been Renewed for Season 2?
Yes, upon picking up the streaming rights to Batman: Caped Crusader, Amazon reportedly ordered two seasons of the series. The streamer has yet to announce when Season 2 will air.
Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.
