Outraged, Batgirl attacks Batman physically and verbally, which leads to them having sex. After Franz tricks her into finding his uncle's dead body, Batman becomes concerned about her safety and takes her off the case, telling her that she will eventually be tempted to kill the criminals she pursues. Paris Franz, the robbers' leader and the nephew of a powerful mob boss, develops a dangerous obsession with her and starts sending her messages. While out on patrol, Barbara Gordon ( Batgirl) fails to stop a robbery, but manages to stop one criminal with help from Batman. Critical reception to the film was negative, with the prologue and its portrayal of Batgirl being targeted for criticism, while the animation style, action scenes, voice performances (particularly Conroy and Hamill's) and the second half of the film's largely faithful adaptation of the graphic novel receiving praise. It grossed $4.4 million worldwide, and it became the 9th highest-grossing R-rated animated film worldwide. Originally intended to be released directly on home video, due to its popularity, the film was instead released simultaneously in theaters and digitally on July 25, 2016, for a special one-night event, before a DVD and Blu-ray release on August 2, 2016. The film premiered at the San Diego Comic-Con on July 22, 2016. Animation film (as well as the first of the DCUAOM) to be rated R by the MPAA. It is the first Batman film and Warner Bros. In 2015, producer Bruce Timm confirmed that an animated feature based on the book was in development. In 2011, Hamill expressed interest in reprising his role of the Joker for the adaptation, resulting in a fan campaign for its production. Like the novel, the film follows the Joker's undertaking to drive police commissioner James Gordon insane, and Batman's desperate attempts to stop him.ĭevelopment of a film adaptation of the novel began in 2009 however, production was stalled due to the under-performance of DC's live-action adaptation of Moore's Watchmen. The film is directed by Sam Liu, written by Brian Azzarello and stars the voices of Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong, and Ray Wise. Featuring the DC Comics character Batman, the film is the 26th film of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies, based on the graphic novel of the same name by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. Animation and distributed by Warner Bros. Batman: The Killing Joke is a 2016 American adult animated thriller superhero film produced by Warner Bros.
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