Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Watching Order

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (Reading Order), by Frank Miller, is one of the most influential and acclaimed comic books of all time. Now, the events of the comic have been reimagined for the world of animation. You can now see the story play out in bright detail through a series of animated films.

With this in mind, you may be wondering: how do I watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns? What order should I watch the animated Batman movies? This article will explain the Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Watching Order and look at any relevant connections between the films.

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Watching Order

This Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Watching Order doesn’t actually start with either of The Dark Knight Returns films. Instead, it starts with Batman: Year One. This is because, like the comic series that inspired it, Batman: Year One tells the origin story of the Batman who later goes on to star in The Dark Knight Returns. You don’t have to watch this origin story but watching it may help round out the viewing experience and give you a better understanding of this version of Batman.

After this, the watching order is simple. All you have to do is watch The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 and then watch The Dark Knight Returns Part 2. With these two films you will have the entire storyline.

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