Batman Beyond
Seen it?1999 | 3 seasons | 24 min | Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed, audiences rate it highly (8.2 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and animation lovers. If you loved Batman: The Animated Series or X-Men '97, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good, mind-bending.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 21 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secret, a new alliance is forged. And a triumphant new Batman is born.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesStrong
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 310K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
- Season 11999 · 13 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
- Season 21999 · 26 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
Season 32000 · 13 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
- Will FriedleTerry McGinnis / Batman (voice)
- Kevin ConroyBruce Wayne (voice)
- Cree SummerMax Gibson (voice)