Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)
Kernel Score: 81% · 1,178 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2000-12-12
Runtime: 77 minutes
Where to watch Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a PG animated superhero film with dark, intense villain confrontations.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Animated superhero action with a menacing supervillain threat, more intense than typical kids' cartoons.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Curt Geda
Cast
- Will Friedle as Terry McGinnis / Batman (voice)
- Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne (voice)
- Mark Hamill as The Joker (voice)
- Angie Harmon as Commissioner Barbara Gordon (voice)
- Dean Stockwell as Tim Drake (voice)
- Arleen Sorkin as Harley Quinn (voice)
- Tara Strong as Batgirl (voice)
- Mathew Valencia as Robin (voice)
- Andrea Romano as Laughing Boy (voice)
- Melissa Joan Hart as Dee Dee (voice)
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker FAQ
Is Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker good?
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,178 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker OK for kids?
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a PG animated superhero film with dark, intense villain confrontations.
What movies are like Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker?
If you liked Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, try Justice League vs. Teen Titans, Batman: Bad Blood, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox and Justice League: Throne of Atlantis.