Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,576 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Animation, Mystery
Released: 2013-01-03
Runtime: 78 minutes
Where to watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
- 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
Batman has stopped the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. Now an old foe wants a reunion and the government wants The Man of Steel to put a stop to Batman.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 is an animated superhero film with intense action violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Features intense superhero battles and confrontations typical of the graphic novel source material.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Peter Weller as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
- Ariel Winter as Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice)
- David Selby as Commissioner Gordon (voice)
- Michael Emerson as Joker (voice)
- Mark Valley as Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
- Grey DeLisle as Anchor Carla (voice)
- Frank Welker as Mayor Stevenson (voice)
- Dee Bradley Baker as Don (voice)
- Michael McKean as Bartholomew Wolper (voice)
- James Patrick Stuart as Murray / Radio Voice (voice)
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 FAQ
Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 good?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,576 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2?
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: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 OK for kids?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 is an animated superhero film with intense action violence.
What movies are like Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2?
If you liked Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2, try Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1, Injustice, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox and Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One.