Batman: Caped Crusader season 2 is already being discussed by the fans, just a day after season 1 of DC's new animated series released on Prime Video on August 1, 2024.
Viewers and critics are equally praising the series. The fans who can't get enough of this detective-noir version of the Caped Crusader will be delighted to know that they'll get to see these characters again in Batman: Caped Crusader season 2, as the next season is already under production.
The series created by Bruce Timm consisted of ten episodes. The show's main voice cast includes Hamish Linklater, Jason Watkins, Krystal Joy Brown, Christina Ricci, and Diedrich Bader.
Yes, there will be a Batman: Caped Crusader season 2
The series makers made the initial announcement about the project in 2021. In March 2023, it was reported by The Hollywood Reporter that Amazon Prime Video had picked up the series with a double season order, which means that Batman: Caped Crusader season 2 is already under work.
Considering that the series has won fans over and is also getting highly positive reviews from critics, the studio would consider Batman: Caped Crusader season 2 as a priority.
However, the production of an animated series with such complex and detailed visuals is not easy and would certainly take over a year to complete. Fans can expect the next season in late 2025 or early 2026.
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Is Batman: Caped Crusader season 2 connected to Batman: The Animated Series?
No, Batman: Caped Crusader is not connected to the classic 90s animated series in terms of its story. However, Batman: The Animated Series is a direct inspiration behind the new series.
Batman: Caped Crusader showcased a darker and grimmer version of the beloved superhero billionaire, who is putting his life on the line every night to save Gotham City, plagued with criminals, mobsters, and corrupt officials.
The series has been created and co-produced by Bruce Timm, the genius behind Batman: The Animated Series. The new series is a spiritual successor to Timm's landmark animation work and is co-produced by The Batman's director Matt Reeves and J.J. Abrams.
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Voice cast of Batman: Caped Crusader explored
The voice cast of the series is led by Hamish Linklater as Batman. His work in projects like Midnight Mass, Legion, and The New Adventures of Old Christine is critically acclaimed.
He is supported by an ensemble of talented and popular actors including Jason Watkins as Alfred Pennyworth, Eric Morgan Stuart as James Gordon, Christina Ricci as Selina Kyle, and Diedrich Bader as Harvey Dent among many others.
Full voice cast list of Batman: Caped Crusader
- Hamish Linklater as Bruce Wayne / Batman
- Jason Watkins as Alfred Pennyworth
- Eric Morgan Stuart as James Gordon
- Krystal Joy Brown as Barbara Gordon
- Jamie Chung as Dr. Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn
- Christina Ricci as Selina Kyle / Catwoman
- Diedrich Bader as Harvey Dent / Two-Face
- Michelle C. Bonilla as Renee Montoya
- Bumper Robinson as Lucius Fox
- John DiMaggio as Harvey Bullock
- Tom Kenny as Joe Rigger / Firebug
- Cedric Yarbrough as Rupert Thorne, Waylon Jones
- Gary Anthony Williams as Arnold Flass
- Roger Craig Smith as Jim Corrigan, Floyd Lawton
- Grey DeLisle as Julie Madison
- William Salyers as Mayor Jessop
- Yuri Lowenthal as Detective Cohen
- Corey Burton as Jack Ryder
- Vincent Piazza as Tony Zito
- Jason Marsden as Gorman
- Santino Barnard as Young Bruce Wayne
- James Arnold Taylor as Marcus Driver
Until Batman: Caped Crusader season 2 releases, fans can watch the first season of Batman: Caped Crusader on Amazon Prime Video.