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Batman: Knightfall Trilogy Launches with Part 1 Digital Release

The R-rated first film debuted on digital storefronts to begin a compact three-part rollout that emphasizes purchases and physical collector editions before any streaming window is set.

Overview

  • The first film, which went digital on Tuesday, August 25, is available to buy or rent from participating stores including Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango.
  • Warner Bros. has scheduled 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD editions for North America on September 8, with the physical releases carrying two featurettes and digital-copy options.
  • Part 1 runs 78 minutes, is rated R for strong bloody violence, and features Anson Mount as Batman, Michael Mando as Bane, Pablo Schreiber as Jean‑Paul Valley, director Jeff Wamester and writer Jeremy Adams.
  • Warner Bros. confirmed a tight follow-up plan with Part 2 planned for later in 2026 and the concluding Part 3 slated for early 2027, and Part 2 is expected to adapt the Knightquest portion of the original comics though no exact date has been announced.
  • By prioritizing digital purchases and collector-focused discs while leaving HBO Max timing unannounced, the studio is signaling a revenue-first at-home strategy that may speed the trilogy’s release and push early sales for fans and collectors.