Summary
A new version of the Joker character will appear in the "Batman: Caped Crusader" TV series set to release its second season in 2026. The show, which follows "Batman: The Animated Series", will showcase a different take on the Joker, and involves different settings and themes from other Batman adaptations.
Key Facts
- "Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2" plans to introduce a new version of the Joker in 2026.
- The new Joker will provide a fresh interpretation of the character while maintaining elements familiar to longtime comic readers.
- The series is a follow-up to "Batman: The Animated Series", which aired in the 1990s.
- Season 1 of this new series premiered on Prime Video in August 2024.
- Hamish Linklater voices Batman, suggesting a new actor might voice the Joker.
- Mark Hamill, who formerly voiced the Joker, may not return, as indicated by his past statements.
- A teaser from the end of Season 1 shows a glimpse of the Joker with hostages.
- The release date for Season 2 is planned for 2026, with episodes nearing completion.
