Warner Bros. held a world premiere screening of their latest DC Universe Original MovieBatman: The Killing Jokeat Comic-Con last weekend, but even if you weren’t in San Diego, fans could still see this long-awaited adaptation on the big screen. Through a partnership withFathom Events, this movie came to theaters for a special screening on Monday, July 25. Today we have word that the movie fared quite well, earning a cool $3.1 million.
Box Office Mojo reports thatThe Killing Joke’s $3.1 million was third best at the daily box office, behind last weekend’s winnerStar Trek Beyond($6.2 million) andThe Secret Life of Pets($4.1 million). However,The Killing Jokedid have a better per-screen average than every other movie on Monday, earning $2,396 per screen from 1,325 theaters. Due to overwhelming demand, this movie became Fathom Events' widest release in the company’s history, and they even added a second date on July 26 to accommodate fans wanting to see it on the big screen. We’ll have to wait and see how it performed in the second day of its theatrical rollout.
Based on the acclaimed DC graphic novel of the same name,Batman: The Killing Joketakes anR-ratedjourney into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime - from his humble beginnings as a struggling comedian to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Years later, and now escaped fromArkham Asylum, The Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he is - setting his sights on Commissioner Gordon. It’s up to the Dark Knight to put a stop to The Joker’s latest scheme and save one of Gotham City’s finest. Following a gripping prologue introducing Barbara Gordon’s heroic adventures alongside Batman as Batgirl, Batman: The Killing Joke stays true to the authentic tale that has held fans' imaginations for nearly three decades - spotlighting the birth of a Super-Villain, the fortitude of a Super Hero and the punchline that will leave you speechless.
The voice cast includesKevin Conroy(Batman: The Animated Series,Justice League) as Batman,Mark Hamill(Batman: The Animated Series,Star Warsfranchise) asThe Joker,Tara Strong(Teen Titans;Batman: Arkhamgames) as Barbara Gordon andRay Wise(Twin Peaks,RoboCop) as Commissioner Gordon. Warner Bros.‘Batman: The Killing Jokeis directed bySam Liu(Justice League vs. Teen Titans) from a script by Eisner Award-winning writerBrian Azzarello.Bruce TimmandSam Registerare executive producers.Benjamin Melniker&Michael Uslanare executive producers.Alan Burnettis co-producer.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment,Batman: The Killing Jokearrives June 25, 2025 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-Ray Deluxe Edition, Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD. The Blu-rayTM Combo Pack includes a digital version of the movie on Digital HD with UltraViolet. The Blu-ray Deluxe Edition will include all components of the Blu-Ray Combo Pack, along with an exclusive figurine of The Joker in a numbered, limited edition gift set. Fans can ownBatman: The Killing Jokeon Digital HD starting August 10, 2025 via purchase from digital retailers.
