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DC Comics fans can now stream Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker on YouTube free with ads here. Created by a team that included Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Glen Murakami, the film serves as a continuation of the Batman Beyond animated series and originally had a direct-to-video release in 2000. In the movie, the Joker (Mark Hamill) returns to Gotham City to destroy Bruce Wayne (Kevin Conroy), who is in the midst of training a college student, Terry McGinnis (Will Friedle), to replace him as Batman. The voice cast also features Angie Harmon, Dean Stockwell, Arleen Sorkin, Melissa Joan Hart, and Michael Rosenbaum, among others.
Why You Should Watch Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a must-watch for any Batman fan. The movie bridges the gap between the Batman Beyond series and The New Batman Adventures. In doing so, it manages to combine elements of both the original Batman’s history and lore with the futuristic world of Batman Beyond, adding depth to the story by slowly revealing the fate of the original Joker and explaining Bruce’s solitary life. Driven by a compelling and dark mystery that keeps viewers hooked and featuring strong voice performances, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker remains one of the best entries in the Batman franchise and even holds a rare 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its audience rating sits. At 86%.
