The latest take on Batman from DC is set to star in a new TV series.

DC has just announced some exciting news: the hit comic series Absolute Batman is making its way to the screen with an animated adaptation in development, revealed at the Annecy Animation Fest.

The Absolute line takes a fresh look at DC’s heroes, stripping them down to their essence. For Batman, this means shedding his wealth, his butler, and many of his gadgets—though he does get a Bat-axe in the mix. Despite these changes, his sharp intellect remains intact; Absolute Batman is portrayed as a construction worker with the mind of an engineer and the physique of an NFL linebacker. The series also shakes up the traditional Batman lore by transforming some of his foes into allies.

Crafted by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, Absolute Batman has sold over 6 million copies across its 21 issues. It received an Eisner Award nomination in 2025 for Best New Series, with letterer Clayton Cowles winning for Best Lettering. Snyder will take on the roles of executive producer and showrunner for the animated series, with Dragotta joining him as a producer.

The show is described as follows:

Absolute Batman boldly reinvents the Batman mythos for a new generation of fans, reimagining the Dark Knight as a working-class hero facing daunting challenges (and some of the most fearsome villains ever), on a quest to demonstrate that even in a world rife with wealth, power, and corruption, one determined individual can make a difference.

No manor, no money… just Batman. When you strip away the luxuries and advantages, what remains is something truly absolute.

No specific release date has been announced for the Absolute Batman animated series.

DC has a strong track record with animated superhero series, both classic and contemporary. My Adventures with Superman is currently enjoying its fantastic third season, while Batman: Caped Crusader, which draws inspiration from the character’s 1930s origins, is set to return next month for its second season.

In the past, there was speculation about Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, with discussions around anime studio Mappa adapting Absolute Batman. Although that deal fell through and Paramount is now merging with Warner Bros., fans can still look forward to the animated Absolute Batman.

The initial footage hints at a weary Dark Knight, a city besieged by escaped villains, and the onset of Bane’s scheme to take down Batman.