The Best BATMAN Movie NEVER Made: Live Action BATMAN BEYOND Explained

[@ScreenCrush]

Who is the best Batman?

[@mloyd64]

Kevin Conroy

[@theslantedroomstudios]

Old Bruce Wayne from Batman Beyond animation for sure. He must have some great off screen scenes to explore!

[@brutelife9177]

Yea so since you said all this in a video, that means WB won’t make it….

[@Madchad6969]

I never understood how his mouth moves in that bat cowl it’s like symbiote

[@PapiBocaChula]

I TRULY ENJOYED Jared Leto's jOKER HE GOT HIM 100% CORRECT

[@xsakisaki]

This was literally my favorite show growing up I really hope they adapt it for real

[@timyuusis3372]

Its the perfect time for a reboot/sequel of the TV show with Terry going to college

[@OdinTheGiant]

Same!

[@Random-Draw-Time]

This is my favorite take on Batman, I hope DC never Adapts it. They would Ruin it

[@Random-Draw-Time]

@@timyuusis3372 Lol, coming to The CW! 2039!

[@briarleigh8077]

Same here I remember watching it every weekend as a kid this was my favorite Batman show at the time and still is today. If they ever make a live action version it would definitely make dc stand out from marvel.

[@robertoclaux8654]

I second Dafoe being old Joker. And I nominate Danny Devito to reprise his role as an older Penguin (though perhaps with less prosthetics this time).

[@hawkingbishop]

I’ve been wanting a Batman Beyond movie for what seems like forever. My casting for the film would have Keaton be the old Batman and Mark Hamill as the Joker and Lori Petty as Harley Quinn. I could never decide on who would play Terry, but think a relative unknown would work best. As for the story I think Powers would be a good villain for the first film. I think a good reason for Batman giving up the mantle would be he killed Joker. So the beginning would be them facing off and Bruce killing him. Maybe Harley survives and uses Powers to get back at Batman.

[@IAmMightyMike]

Hamill's a great voice I just cant see him playing the character. But maybe because it's the future, Hamil could pull it off as an older Joker.

[@blessanabey8386]

Troy baker did a great job in the origins game but nothing compares to mark, and I doubt these things will happen DC is a mess especially under WB. We can see that in the present day movies and comics...but who knows one day perhaps a miracle happens.

[@saturncrush]

@@IAmMightyMike Put him on a treadmill and put some prosthetics on his face like the Farrel did for the Penguin and anything is possible. I would love to see Mark actually be the joker live.

[@noahfitness3974]

Kevin Conroy as old Bruce Wayne

[@OutrageousLilKillers]

My dream movie would be a live action Batman Beyond with a unique spin on The Joker Returns, with Kevin Conroy as an old Bruce Wayne and William Dafoe as the Joker!!

[@DavidHee]

I still remember when Batman: Beyond came out; many were outraged as many wanted more from the Animated Series. After binge watching Beyond; its time to give Batman some new life with this Beyond Trilogy.

[@JamesBurnell]

I was late to the animated Batman and Batman Beyond game: I watched them last year on HBO+. I agreed with every point you made. One detail: I think Terry had a little bit of a head start on the agile Batman Beyond fighting style because he was on his high school’s gymnastics team, right? So he wouldn’t be totally incompetent/reliant on the suit. Also I’m unsure if Dick Grayson’s death as Nightwing is canon; wonder if he could be worked in somehow also.

[@jashardwallington]

Naw he trained terry in the comics

[@MonkeyCage1990]

I think it was wrestling. Pretty sure he had a singlet and headgear on.

[@icemagefullbusta]

It's not totally canon to the show, but in the comics Dick has a daughter and she becomes Batgirl Beyond!! If you want a good read that feels like a spiritual successor to the '99 tv show, check out Batman Beyond Rebirth!

[@MoviesRemastered]

Josh Brolin is an epic choice for old Bruce. Plus we all wanna see Defoe as the Joker, don't we?

[@KingOfMadCows]

Both Alan Burnett and Paul Dini have confirmed that they were pretty far along with the live action script when the project was shelved. So there is an almost completed live action Batman Beyond movie script lying around somewhere at WB. Also, George Clooney would be great as Derek Powers, who took over Wayne Enterprises and murdered Terry's father.

[@sxnsry]

George Clooney played Batman though so that would just be weird

[@gavindennis9988]

@@sxnsry It sounds almost metaphorical.

[@aaronbrown9110]

If a good director can make this a trilogy, there's no doubt it would compete with marvel

[@jualrus]

While Batman Beyond is great, I really wanna see a live action Under the Red Hood. Then follow it up by a Bat Family movie. EDIT: I'm tired of seeing a young or old Batman always portrayed on the big screen, (same goes with Superman, either he's a dad or he's evil) what we need is a Batman in his prime. Complete with his Robins. Give us Batman and Superman from the comics.

[@madtitan0825]

Yeah, that adaptation of red hood in Titans is just garbage

[@aaronthomas6155]

We had that with Batman Forever and Batman and Robin.... We need something new. Time to move on to Batman Beyond. If we're going to keep doing Bruce Wayne/Batman, at least move on from Dick Grayson. Bring in Jason Todd and Night Wing.

[@Random-Draw-Time]

I would debate that "Batman beyond return of the joker" is the definitive movie for the show and that it even adapts the Red Hood plot into its narrative with its own twist.

[@struggleforjoy]

Ryan Arey You’re so right. It’s time. Two perfect plots. I thought a long time ago about a Batman Beyond movie and then I was too afraid my memory of the wonderful anime would be spoiled by an imperfect movie but… let’s be brave and ask for it!!

[@richarddoig1865]

I’ve often pictured Michael Keaton in that role. He would rock it!

[@redsoxfox]

I always loved the costume design, especially cool in which it covers the whole face for extra hidden identity

[@ianaaronson5237]

@6:30 this actually gave me goosebumps. You just gave me something a never knew I wanted

[@ScreenCrush]

What batman would you like to see onscreen?

[@justinromero8859]

This... This pitch is actually so smart. I can actually imagine the movie. The themes all work so well together. Ignoring the lore of the tv show, I always found it weird why Terry ended up as Batman instead of any of the past Robins. But by placing him right after Jason, it makes perfect sense. And Jason's death is already such big thing that I could totally imagine that being the catalyst for Bruce retiring. Ugh, it's so smart. Kudos to you! As an aside, I would like for Terry's batsuit to be less Iron Man, and more nanotech weave. It'll keep his silhouette simple and sleek, it'll be more similar to his animated look than an armored suit, and it'll emphasize his more acrobatic fighting style and leaner physique compared to an older Bruce.

[@dilandoalbatou7522]

Terry is actually Bruce Son. And Bruce was probably smart enough to figure it out pretty quickly. So, it‘s more than just coincidence that Terry becomes the new Batman.

[@gavindennis9988]

The reason Terry became Batman was becasue it's not very creative to make a Robin thr actual future Batman. Also, they were told to create a teen Batman, and the only to make that work would be for Bruce to not be able to be Batman... so they agrd him up... and by aging him up, they aged up all the Robins.. There's also story reasons: Dick was done working closely with Bruce and would NEVER want to become Batman full time, especially in the DCAU. Jason never existed. And Tim suffered at the hands of the Joker (because there was no Jason). It also creates an interesting dynamic for this street tough troublemaking, yet sincere teen to be working with an aging Bruce. Again, having a Robin become the full-time Batman of the Future is such a creative cop-out and what they did was the perfect way to do this. (Also, I wanna mention that TDKR was the first story to show Bruce retire because of Robin's death. I personally haven't read it, but it's a Batman classic and I'm surprised you don't at least know that there'sa retired grieving Bruce in there)

[@PenguinDust1969]

I know you love the X-Men Animated Series theme, but for me the Batman Beyond theme is my favorite superhero theme song. Furthermore, BB is my second favorite superhero animated show right behind Justice League Unlimited. Terry McGinnis is a great character with a new and different approach to being the Batman. He has a family, he's trying to do the right thing but still making mistakes, but unlike a Year One Batman he is not alone. He's not a sidekick either, so he's flying without a net (back up), but he's not flying solo either. Bruce is there to guide him, but Bruce also has a tendency to keep things from him. Bruce has scars too that have formed since he domed the cowl all those years ago. I would love a BB movie, and yes I am biased because I love the original BB series so much.

[@ollietbow3342]

It's nice you go off the script and talk about other cool stuff. I dont have the time to think about this stuff, it's so awesome I can tune in to your channel and get insight into cool imaginative stuff THAT WORKS. It's like watching a movie review of a movie not even made yet that I couldn't see in theaters.

[@NoBudjetFilms]

Personally I prefer to have the Red Hood storyline as a sequel. It sounds really cool, but for Terry's origin story you have to have Blight/Powers. One of the many reasons why Batman Beyond is my favorite superhero is because of his great rogue's gallery: Blight, Inque, Curare, Stalker, Shriek, the Royal Flush Gang, even Willie Watt and Spellbinder. Having Blight and Inque in the first movie would be amazing to see. Then a Red Hood movie, and finally a Joker movie.

[@briandaleske5139]

I genuinely want to see a live-action (BATMAN BEYOND) movie, and so I hope it gets made someday.

[@Random-Draw-Time]

I hope it gets made into an Animated Movie like Spiderverse. Hopefully without a Studio Ruining it.

[@briandaleske5139]

@@Random-Draw-Time I think it would also be great if there was a set of computer-animated (BATMAN BEYOND) movies to get made, or maybe a computer-animated (BATMAN BEYOND) show series to get made someday.

[@Sikkne0n]

lot to say about this loved every second. think the most important part throughout this entire video was right in the beginning. youre right, the simple fact that we have redone and passed on the mantle several times now. a new direction and just to change things up within the cinema for the character of batman i believe you nailed. honestly the perfect time to change things up especially DCEU not really working out at the moment. perfect time to bring in batman beyond. me personally i can never be tired of the batman origin story retold in every new adaptation. but for the normies who dont read books im sure the casual batman fans are sick and tired of seeing it. a fresh start learning about a new batman in the future and not named bruce wayne i think would be great for those who dont know anything about terry. its time for the red and black crusade.

[@Terrato.Worzen]

I don't have enough 'YES' to give to this video. Why hasn't this happened yet?

[@ElChris816]

I agree. Now is the time for Batman Beyond movies. The comics and the show has a huge following, and it would be a great progression to the Batman movie saga.

[@damonmorris9365]

You nailed this. If Warner Brothers ever does a Batman Beyond Movie they better cut ScreenCrush a check

[@kawikakilawana7250]

Ooooo I like that twist, having Red Hood as the villain of a Batman Beyond story???? That's genius my guy!

[@ThePowerOfOneThePowerOfTwo]

Josh Brolin as old Batman would be interesting. And I'd LOVE a Red Hood villain story in a BB movie (as long as there's not so much focus on the Joker). Love the idea

[@banqueproductions2763]

You’re killing it with the updates!!! 👌🏾👌🏾

[@ozmarichardson6524]

I have always wanted to see batman beyond live action!!! Think of the possibilities with modern CG! The joker gang is basically the joker tiktok fashion trend that popped up over the last few years! So much story to explore with Terry too! He's way more relatable than Bruce, the billionaire.

[@hassankhan7616]

There both very relatable as three both humans

[@aaronthomas6155]

@@hassankhan7616 Most people have a hard time relating to a Multi-Billionaire fighting crime....

[@hassankhan7616]

@@aaronthomas6155 the money aspect is achievable in real life,any person with super powers is ultimately not relatable at all dude like spidey or thor,batman is already relatable becoz he is believable and achievable in reality,also most people like batman that much becoz he is a human that's why he is loved,

[@DCF234]

OMG Josh Brolin as old Bruce is simply perfect 🤯

[@hellboy-jv8xg]

It could be a trilogy. Live action movie with Batman making Jason Todd, robin, then the killing joke and then Batman beyond. Awesome idea 👍👍

[@Syraks]

Favorite animated show. I always wanted them to do live-action version. This pitch needs some serious attention!

[@Fariswheelanwar]

I loved watching Batman Beyond when i was a little kid. If WB announced a live action movie, i'd be over the moon!

[@randallrona9618]

Imagine Kevin Conroy played as Old Bruce Wayne in the Live-Action version of Batman Beyond. Sadly, we never see or made it because of his passing. R.I.P. to the Batman legend. 🦇♥️

[@deeznutz8221]

I have been saying this for years. This is by far my favorite Batman storyline.

[@sensiponics]

Plus the Argus clone connection and the world "always needing a Batman" would make a great twist

[@porksterbob]

It would not. The Argus clone was always dumb and super fascist. Terry's whole arc and Bruce's whole arc is that, through hard work, will, and training, a person can become better than themselves and make a difference. The Argus clone plot said... "Actually, Terry, you just have Batman's ubermensch DNA so of course you are great"

[@kyfore]

The perfect old Bruce and Terry pair was shown already. Michael Keaton and Dylan O'Brien from American Assassin.

[@tomfairbairn1202]

A Blade Runner style Batman Beyond would be amazing

[@Ryan_Wiseman]

I want the BB animated movie released in the original version, that would be amazing. They ended up having to cut a lot from that movie to make it G from it's original PG-13 rating, and I'm curious to what their original intention was in artistic vision. What made me love BB was the unknown aspect Terry faced since he was new to being Batman. I think Scarecrow was written in that series to be one of the most terrifying versions so far, he literally kept his classmates as his lab projects. While there are some darker moments in the films, BB was closest to the dark aspects of the comicbook. I feel like if they either adapt thematic elements closer to the original and mix it in with some The Killing Joke darkness, we could have an amazing live action BB adaptation

[@gavindennis9988]

The only thing that was cut was since language and some blood. The og pg-13 version releases 20 years ago dude.

[@rahimdamji9602]

Lol basically he’s Batman’s son, thanks to Amanda Waller… the most evil person in dc universe. I would love a Batman beyond movie. This series was very dear to me. I loved it.

[@laniebertumen3784]

I wish the Batgirl movie should sets up Batman Beyond's origin story at the end.

[@joaquincarey-realmo407]

i actually agree, a batman live action film i think personally would give not only a fresh look but breaking the norm of all the batman/Bruce Wayne films

[@kharikhy-ree2242]

I was 5-8yrs old watching Batman Beyond. I remember when McDonald's had the "Inque" bendable toy. She was a fun character that could be used in a film adaptation. Also it's funny many of us thought Robert P. was going to do Batman Beyond because he wasn't bulking up for the role.

[@ignorantenlightenment]

I’ve been begging for a Batman Beyond movie for YEARS

[@Formallyknownashandle]

Thanks a lot ScreenCrush. Now I want this movie, this exact pitch, and knowing WarnerMedia I’ll never have it! 😫

[@Kynreevez]

I want nothing more than for DC to update Batman permanently to be older and using his Beyond Suit. It was the coolest look for him, and the suit brings him to a realistic level to go toe to toe with the expanded DC Universe. Then in 2039 they can permanently place Terry as his successor.

[@aliased2098]

I had fan cast this 20 years ago when I wanted it to be the next Batman project. I had the following : Terry - Adrian Grenier Bruce - James Garner Dana - Shannyn Sossamon Max - Kelly Rowland Barbara - Judi Dench

[@shanmukha5490]

If a 4th Dark Knight ever Happens, It Have A Chance Of BATMAN BEYOND

[@zachbland901]

How about Kevin Conroy as Batman!? How dare you neglect him. He's THE Batman voice and he would match up great (age-wise) for this iteration of the Caped Crusader.

[@aaronthomas6155]

If you cast someone to play a part, simply because they voiced the animated version of a character, we'd have to cast Luke Skywalker as Joker since Mark Hamill regularly voices the animated Joker.

[@doubleohnine]

DONT aim for a trilogy, hollywood needs to just forget that word and not be worried about trying everything up in a nice bow after a 3rd story

[@scottyhayden9171]

If you have not been approached by a major production to actively participate in a project (which would not at all surprise me had it already happened) I would bet large amounts of cash that I don't own, yet would be responsible for should I lose it. Wicked Super-Hero-Story wisdom Sir, mad Respect.

[@stephenstrange5663]

Amazing show. Loved that they kept Kevin Conroy; which will always be the perfect Batman voice to me. Michael Keaton would have been goodas old Bruce in live action Batman Beyond.

[@khandimahn9687]

I really enjoyed BB. It was darker and more mature than BTAS. The first season even had a continuing story arc. It was interesting seeing how time, the city, and people had changed. I think it was a worthy sequel & continuation of BTAS timeline.

[@danielkorbel717]

I used to watch it as a kid twenty years ago and remember it as cool as hell. Have rewatched twice since. And a few days back, I started watching IT again, this time with my 9 yo son. First I have to prepare Polish subtitles for him but he's worth it🙂

[@vincentromeo3398]

Literally one of my favorite batman story lines growing up. Such a cool spin on it

[@Reverands]

Best shock start to any spin off show ever.

[@jdsimmons2108]

I love this!!!! ❤️ I love you for making this!!!!! LOL thanks for this tho, bat man beyond was my favorite as a kid.

[@johnfielder2064]

my favourte batman series ever, awesome intro theme, it was epic

[@armansaturday8124]

I feel like Robert Pattinson would have been great as Terry and they could have used Ben Affleck or Christian Bale as the old Bruce, making them look even older. Also borrowing from Logan as a reference for how to portray superheroes as dying and decaying - it would be a great closing chapter to a batman saga on the big screen

[@jadontjon4834]

Kevin conroy as oldman bruce

[@aaronthomas6155]

Do it properly..... Michael Keaton as old man Bruce Wayne.

[@xanderc098]

I was obsessed with this show as a kid, Return of the Joker movie was so so good

[@bangerangrufio13]

The actor to play old Bruce should be the guy who does animated Bruce's voice from the 90s. Hes old enough to look the part. Plus, that voice. That voice is batman

[@mcsquisherton]

Dam, this video makes me want to watch Batman Beyond. 100% agree we need a Batman Beyond movie. Been waiting my whole adult life for one.

[@delix787]

I think the main reason why we won’t ever get a Batman beyond live action movie. Is because not too many people know about it’s existence! Like it’s not popular enough or well-known compared to the original Batman/Bruce Wayne characters! Meaning it’s not profitable at all.. Batman beyond came out in 1999 We’re very close for it to be 30 years old! And if you ask me 30 years is enough time for a live action Batman Beyond movie. Meaning NO STUDIO really made an effort to try to pull it off… it’s been Way overdue (LONG) enough for a live action Batman beyond movie at this point. It just tells me they’re never going to make it happen. Unless you were a kid who grew up in the early 2000’s I don’t think people who grew up with the original Batman animated series will care as much for our childhood with Batman beyond. 🦇😭🦇

[@invas_ian]

I'd watch these movies and haven't seen even one episode of Beyond. Well done 👌

[@kevinbridgewater327]

I gotta agree with you 100 percent on this one. Batman beyond live action with a return of Jason Todd as the main villain. Such a cool idea!!

[@luisfregoso7990]

Maaannnn I’ve been waiting for this video !!!!

[@OutrageousLilKillers]

My dream movie would be a live action Batman Beyond with a unique spin on The Joker Returns, with Kevin Conroy as an old Bruce Wayne and William Dafoe as the Joker!!

[@aaronthomas6155]

The only way I'm watching another Batman movie with the Joker in it, is if Willem Dafoe is playing Joker.

[@1802_thisIwasGiven]

I always wanted a Batman Beyond movie. Since 10 years or more, ago.

[@JoshuaSchallert]

Yes! I love this vision for a new Batman movie.

[@jakepistolero]

yes yes. i love that pitch!!!

[@TheGeronimojoe]

I've been thinking of a batman beyond movie for a while. I can see someone like Jon Hamm as a retired Dick Grayson, someone Terry can turn to for help when Bruce is being stubborn and hidden behind emotional walls he puts up

[@ilikemusic5440]

I was thinking Jensen Ackles would be perfect for Terry. They would be idiots to ignore this video. This could be incredible.

[@davidprice5563]

Exactly, excellent opportunity for a Batman of the future movie

[@jasonantares3116]

7:45 I like how he used the clip from the uncensored Return of the Joker

[@OffroadTreks]

HOLY BALLS, 20 YEARS AGO!!! I WATCHED THIS 20 YRS AGO? Omg, where the hell did the time go? Ahhhhhhhhhh

[@deadtechzach3776]

"Hey, Warner Brothers! You know that new Batman you've been looking for!? Well listen to this!"

[@dantetre]

Client Eastwood be perfect for a grumpy, old Bruce Wayne! :)

[@synexthebarbarian8006]

DCEU is going to mess that up. They're making Bat girl as the Batman Beyond

[@panmush]

Goddamnit Josh Brolin would be an amazing Batman, he would be perfect for the aged, passed-his-prime, “can’t stop the fight” Bruce Wayne from Batman Beyond

[@bb400dart2]

You’re a pitch was very compelling sounds good I like it I don’t forget the twist at the end there’s always a twist

[@stevenjohnson6962]

I would love to see a live action batman beyond. Been saying that for years now

[@jaca121212]

batman beyond was ahead of its time!!!!

[@batty213]

Loved Batman beyond. I’d definitely wanna see this

[@Endgame_01]

Jameson gif was perfection

[@number_one_thug781]

Yes I love this one idea and pitch.

[@debs656]

Asking the question, is Batman anything without the suit, is the same question that was explored in Spider-man: Homecoming. If you're nothing without the suit, then you shouldn't have it.

[@MeatBallBoy23]

I love how his suit actually covers his chin.

[@onlyme219]

it’s a perfect idea for keaton to be bruce again, perfect

[@ColorMeVivi22]

Yesssss!!! I loved Batman Beyond!!❤️

[@mkultra7588]

How was I just thinking about this like 8 hours ago(future Batman) and here it is on KZbin.

[@someoneelse745]

I would love a Batman Beyond movie. That needs to happen

[@globalns]

So many great visual tributes to Akira too.

[@JohnTaylor-oq7gl]

Some real quick suggestions, they should initially ask Christian bale to be terry's mentor in a live action Batman beyond movie, bale could appear as he did in the beginning of tdkr, his appearance from years of crime flighting and subsequent retirement to train terry as the new futuristic batman. Batman beyond would be great if produced as a futuristic crime noir as the most recent blade runner film was, except of course batmans story would set it apart from blade runner

[@TheLoneCourier2077]

This could make such a good movie!

[@c187rocks]

You cast Conroy for old Bruce and Hamill for old Joker. Then you follow the Superman model of using an unknown for Terry.

[@JohnTaylor-oq7gl]

There are so many reasons why david zaslav should create a team to produce a live action Batman beyond movie

[@RecklessRusty]

Your original idea with the red hood in the origin story is brilliant. I love how you interwove the internal and external conflicts of Bruce, Terry, and Jason. Denis Villeneuve said he wants to make a Batman movie. I hope they go for a 2 hour 45 min epic like Blade Runner

[@risingphoenix6802]

When did Denis Villeneuve said he wants to make a Batman Movie ? But if he does then I will be so happy to see it. I love Dune, Blade Runner 2049 and his all movies.

[@GabrielAlcala956]

I’ll be seeing you in court!

[@leftylion816]

They better give you all the writing credits and a massive check for this story

[@aznbreakerboi51o]

Kevin Conroy should get casted as Future Bruce. They missed the chance to put Terry McGinnis in Crisis on Infinite Earths with Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne.

[@chadcognac5626]

Love the idea. Timing would be tricky though.