Batman: The Killing Joke
“The madness begins.”
Synopsis
As Batman hunts for the escaped Joker, the Clown Prince of Crime attacks the Gordon family to prove a diabolical point mirroring his own fall into madness.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-11
Top Cast
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Kevin Conroy
Batman (voice)
Mark Hamill
The Joker (voice)
Tara Strong
Barbara Gordon / Batgirl (voice)
Ray Wise
Commissioner Gordon (voice)
John DiMaggio
Francesco (voice)
Robin Atkin Downes
Detective Bullock (voice)
Brian George
Alfred (voice)
JP Karliak
Reese (voice)
Andrew Kishino
Murray (voice)
Nolan North
Mitch (voice)
Maury Sterling
Paris (voice)
Fred Tatasciore
Carny Owner (voice)
Bruce Timm
Patrolman (voice)
Anna Vocino
Jeannie (voice)
Kari Wahlgren
Call Girl (voice)
Rick D. Wasserman
Maroni (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 1 DaysSan Diego Comic-Con International
Festival / Special Debut
July 25, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 26, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 2, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.08x
+$275K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Liu
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Azzarello, Bob Kane, Bill Finger
- Original Score
- Michael McCuistion, Kristopher Carter, Lolita Ritmanis
- Original Title
- Batman: The Killing Joke
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.8M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Animation, DC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Liu
Brian Azzarello, Bob Kane, Bill Finger
Michael McCuistion, Kristopher Carter, Lolita Ritmanis
Christopher D. Lozinski
Sam Register, Bruce Timm, Benjamin Melniker, Michael Uslan
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Azzarello
Writer
Michael McCuistion
Original Music Composer
Kristopher Carter
Original Music Composer
Lolita Ritmanis
Original Music Composer
Sam Liu
Director
Christopher D. Lozinski
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Batman: The Killing Joke
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Batman: The Killing Joke about?
As Batman hunts for the escaped Joker, the Clown Prince of Crime attacks the Gordon family to prove a diabolical point mirroring his own fall into madness.
Who directed Batman: The Killing Joke?
Batman: The Killing Joke was directed by Sam Liu.
Who stars in Batman: The Killing Joke?
The principal cast of Batman: The Killing Joke includes Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong, Ray Wise, John DiMaggio.
When was Batman: The Killing Joke released and how long is it?
Batman: The Killing Joke was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Batman: The Killing Joke?
Batman: The Killing Joke had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $3.8M at the worldwide box office (1.08 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Batman: The Killing Joke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Batman: The Killing Joke was composed by Michael McCuistion, Kristopher Carter, Lolita Ritmanis.
Is Batman: The Killing Joke based on a book or true story?
Batman: The Killing Joke is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bob Kane", Characters: "Bill Finger".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Batman: The Killing Joke?
Batman: The Killing Joke holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).