“I wear the mask not to hide who I am, but to create what I can become.” — Batman
Batman Day 2025 is just around the corner! On Saturday, September 20, fans will gather to celebrate one of the most iconic heroes ever—Batman. Since his debut in Detective Comics #27 in 1939, the “Dark Knight” has become a global phenomenon. This year, DC and Warner Bros. Discovery have planned a variety of exciting activities for the occasion.
Fans can look forward to a full lineup of favorite events, including studio tours, exhibitions of rare props, and special editions of comics and games. There will be screenings of “Batman Forever,” photo opportunities, collectible variant covers, free reads on DC’s streaming services, and new merchandise inspired by Batman’s various eras. It’s a day for fans who have grown up with Gotham’s Dark Knight.
Here are some of our favorite events happening on Batman Day!
From the official celebration page:
Batman Comic Books, DCUI, DC Shop, and More
At participating comic book shops while supplies last, Batman fans visiting their local comic book shop can choose from a selection of Batman titles celebrating Gotham’s Caped Crusader and some of his most infamous adversaries. Multiple new printings of Absolute Batman #1 will be available for fans on Batman Day, including an Absolute Batman #1 blank sketch cover, a foil variant cover, and the oversized (11×17) black and white reproduction of Nick Dragotta’s original art in DC W.I.P.: Absolute Batman #1.
Batman Day editions of Batman & Robin Year One #1 (Mark Waid and Chris Samnee) and Batman: Year Two#1 (Mike Barr and Alan Davis) will be available, and DC will publish a facsimile edition of 1940’s Batman #1 by Bill Finger, Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson—available with its original cover, a blank sketch cover, and as a foil variant cover.
DC UNIVERSE INFINITE (DCUI) is celebrating Batman Day by offering a curated collection of Batman-centric content FREE to read, in front of the paywall. For more information visit the DCUI website at https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com. DCUI is not available in all countries and is not intended for children.
All September-long, Warner Bros. Discovery’s DC Shop will be dropping new Batman product inspired by Batman through the eras in celebration of Batman Day.
LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight
LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the upcoming action-adventure videogame recently announced by Warner Bros. Games, will offer players the opportunity to unlock the Golden Age Batsuit at launch. This classic outfit based on the Caped Crusader’s debut look from Detective Comics #27 (1939) will be accessible for eligible users who create a WB Games account, as well as those who already have an account.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight invites players to embark on an epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City from origin to legend, inspired by the 86-year history of Batman films, television shows, comics, and games, all combined with the TT Games’ unique LEGO humor. The game is set to release in 2026 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Look for more news on the game in the coming weeks!
BAT-FAM
Also this month, look out for some fun updates for Warner Bros. Animation’s highly anticipated BAT-FAM animated series premiering later this fall on Prime Video. The series follows the events of the hit MERRY LITTLE BATMAN film, focusing on Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne—who has now taken on the mantle of Little Batman—alongside a few newcomers to Wayne Manor, as they navigate the fun and frustrations of life as a super family. The series premieres later this year, but fans can watch MERRY LITTLE BATMAN now on Prime Video.
Programming Highlights
If you’re celebrating by revisiting your favorite Batman movie or television show on Batman Day, or by discovering a new feature for the first time, HBO Max will have the Batman Day hub on the homepage, offering an incredible selection of live-action and animated movies, plus streaming series that celebrate DC’s Caped Crusader and Gotham City. Return to the Gotham City of 2022’s blockbuster The Batman and continue the drama by streaming episodes of The Penguin, or settle in with Batman: The Animated Series or The LEGO Batman Movie. Can’t make it to Warner Bros. Studio Tours Hollywood for Batman Day to watch Batman Forever? Create your own theatre experience at home with any of the legacy Batman movies available on HBO Max.
From Warner Bros. Animation, tune in all September long, and on Batman Day, for new Batwheels episodes beginning on September 15th, a Batwheels marathon on Batman Day that includes The Secret Origin of the Batwheels, and a special Teen Titans Go! marathon featuring Batman.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will have digital promotions for the animated series Batman: Caped Crusader on September 16 and the animated movie Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires on September 19.
DC Studios Showcase Podcast will have a Batman Day segment where voice actor Troy Baker talks about his experiences voicing Batman and shares what Batman means to him, his favorite comics, how he sees the dynamic between Batman and The Joker, and more. Tune in to the DC Studios Showcase Podcast on Sept 12 for this special segment, available on HBO Max, HBO Max YouTube channel, and all major podcast platforms.
Batman-Themed Product Launches
In the coming weeks, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) will collaborate with Spin Master, Mattel, and LEGO® to promote exclusive Batman merchandise:
– Spin Master debuts ninja-themed action figures, including 30 cm Batman and The Joker Ninja figures, and 15 cm articulated characters with accessories and attack features.
– Mattel & Imaginext present two immersive playsets: the DC Super Friends™ Batman™ Insider & Exo Suit and the Bat-Tech Batcave™, both packed with interactive features.
– LEGO® celebrates with new sets including the Batman Forever™ Batmobile™, the 1966 Classic Batmobile™, Batman vs. Two-Face™ and The Joker™, and Batman™ vs. Mr. Freeze™, each designed for thrilling build-and-play experiences.
LEARN MORE at the Batman Hub HERE.
