Prepare for a thrilling ride through the dark streets of Gotham City as IGN brings you an exclusive first look at the highly anticipated animated feature film, Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall! Hailing from DC, Warner Bros. Animation, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, this epic trilogy kicked off its adventure at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Tuesday. The trailer is a must-see for every Batman fan, showcasing an intense battle between the Caped Crusader and his nemesis, the monstrous Bane. Anson Mount (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) takes on the iconic role of Batman/Bruce Wayne, while Michael Mando (Spider-Man: Brave New Day) brings chilling life to Bane and Pablo Schreiber (Halo) gives voice to Jean-Paul Valley/Azrael. Adapted from classic DC Comics storylines by an impressive team of writers including Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Dennis O’Neil, Peter David, Jo Duffy, Jim Aparo, Graham Nolan, Norm Breyfogle, and Jim Balent, this film promises to deliver a faithful adaptation that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. The official synopsis for Part One reveals that when Bane sets free Batman's Rogues Gallery from Arkham Asylum, our hero is pushed to his mental and physical limits. Supervising Producer Rick Morales, along with Producers Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau, are leading the production, with Sam Register and Michael Uslan serving as Executive Producers. Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall ranked #15 on IGN's top 27 best Batman comics and graphic novels, and elements of this storyline made their way into Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises, where Tom Hardy's Bane broke Batman's back and took over Gotham City. This exciting new project was announced at New York Comic Con 2025, and fans can expect its release later this year! Get ready for a gripping tale of good versus evil in the dark heart of Gotham – Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall is not to be missed!