Bat-Fam

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Bat-Fam
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ShowrunnerMike Roth
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Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
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Network Amazon Prime Video
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Merry Little Batman (2023)

Bat-Fam is an upcoming animated comedy superhero series created by Mike Roth and Jese Ricci, based on the DC Comics character Batman and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The series is a follow-up to the film Merry Little Batman (2023). The series stars Luke Wilson, Yonas Kibreab, James Cromwell, Haley Tju, London Hughes, Michael Benyaer, and Bobby Moynihan. Roth serves as showrunner.

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The series is set to premiere in November 10, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video.

Synopsis

Following the events of Merry Little Batman , the series explores the lives of Bruce Wayne / Batman, Damian Wayne / Little Batman, and Alfred Pennyworth, alongside three new guests at Wayne Manor, as they explore life as a superhero family. [1]

Voice cast

Additionally, Reid Scott, Kevin Michael Richardson, Diedrich Bader, and Natasha Leggero have been cast in undisclosed roles. [2] Other characters set to appear in the series include the Joker, Solomon Grundy, Killer Croc, Clayface, Mad Hatter, and Livewire. [3]

Production

Development

In April 2023, it was reported that a series titled Bat-Family was in development at Amazon Prime Video, set to serve as a follow-up to the animated film Merry Little Batman (2023). Merry Little Batman director Mike Roth and writer Jese Ricci were set to executive-produce the series alongside Sam Register; [1] with Roth and Ricci being credited as developers. [2] The series started development alongside Merry Little Batman as an HBO Max series before the distribution rights were relinqueshed by the service and acquired by Amazon. [4] Roth was confirmed to be the showrunner for the series in December 2023. [5] By April 2025, the series had been retitled to Bat-Fam. [6]

Writing

On December 25, 2023, Roth said the series would further explore the version of Gotham City featured in the film. He also revealed the series would feature characters and elements from the Batman comics that had to be dropped from Merry Little Batman. [7] [ better source needed ]

Casting

In September 2025, it was confirmed that Luke Wilson, Yonas Kibreab, and James Cromwell would star in the series, reprising their roles from Merry Little Batman as Batman, Damian Wayne and Alfred Pennyworth, respectively, with Haley Tju, London Hughes, Michael Benyaer and Bobby Moynihan joining the main cast. Reid Scott, Kevin Michael Richardson, Diedrich Bader, and Natasha Leggero were also cast in undisclosed roles. [2]

Animation

The series will use the same art style as Merry Little Batman, [5] which was inspired by the works of Ronald Searle. [8] Guillauma Fesquet will return from the film as art director. [9]

Release

Bat-Family is set to be released on November 10, 2025, in Amazon Prime Video. [1] [2] [10] It was originally set for release on HBO Max. [4] A behind-the -scenes look was held at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, [11] while an episode of the series will premiere as a preview on the New York Comic Con 2025. [12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cordero, Rosy (April 26, 2023). "'Merry Little Batman' & 'Bat-Family' Among New DC Animated Projects Headed To Prime Video". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Milligan, Mercedes (September 18, 2025). "Prime Video's 'Bat-Fam' Unmasks Voice Cast Heroes and Villains". Animation Magazine . Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  3. ↑ Hayes, Jackson (October 15, 2025). "Every Villain Confirmed for Prime Video's New Batman TV Show (#1 Deserves a Live-Action Movie)". ComicBook.com . Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  4. 1 2 White, Abbey (December 25, 2023). "How 'Home Alone,' Lil Jon, and 'Calvin and Hobbes' Helped 'Merry Little Batman' Deliver the DC Hero's First Christmas Movie". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Aguilar, Carlos (December 8, 2023). "In 'Merry Little Batman,' the Dark Knight takes on a new challenge: parenthood". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  6. ↑ Balaga, Marta (April 23, 2025). "Warner Bros. Animation Unveils 'Get Jiro' and 'Bat-Fam' at Annecy About Mysterious Sushi Master and 'Fun and Frustrations of Life as a Super Family'". Variety . Retrieved September 6, 2025.
  7. ↑ "MERRY LITTLE BATMAN Director Mike Roth On His DC Holiday Film, BAT-FAMILY Spinoff Series & More! (Exclusive)". ComicBookMovie.com. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  8. ↑ Spry, Jeff (December 5, 2023). "How Merry Little Batman Director Mike Roth Unwrapped a Yuletide Dark Knight Tale". Animation Magazine . Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  9. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (September 9, 2025). "SCAD AnimationFest Spotlights 'Phineas and Ferb,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' & More". Animation Magazine . Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  10. ↑ Flook, Ray (October 11, 2025). "Bat-Fam Official Trailer: For The Dark Knight, It's a Family Affair". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  11. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (April 23, 2025). "WB, Cartoon Network & Hanna-Barbera Unveil Annecy Highlights". Animation Magazine . Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  12. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (September 4, 2025). "DC to Sneak Peek 'Bat-Fam' Animated Series at NYCC". Animation Magazine . Retrieved September 18, 2025.
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