Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013)
A brutalized city finds its hero again, but old enemies and new threats push him to his breaking point.
Batman has stopped the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. Now an old foe wants a reunion and the government wants The Man of Steel to put a stop to Batman.
How intense is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 feels like
- Tone
- grittydarkly comicepicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 for you?
Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 scary?
Only a little. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 runs 1h 18m.
Where can I stream Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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