Batman Beyond (1999)
A new Batman rises in a gritty, futuristic Gotham, battling dark forces with brisk, suspenseful action.
As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secret, a new alliance is forged. And a triumphant new Batman is born.
How intense is Batman Beyond?
Batman Beyond is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-Y7.
What Batman Beyond feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefuldarkly comicepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Batman Beyond
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Batman Beyond for you?
Is Batman Beyond scary?
Only a little. Batman Beyond has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Batman Beyond gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Batman Beyond sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Batman Beyond OK for kids?
It is rated TV-Y7, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Batman Beyond?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream Batman Beyond?
Batman Beyond is streaming on Max.
Does Batman Beyond have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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