Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000): Cast & Plot
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a 2000 animated thriller directed by Curt Geda, starring Will Friedle as Terry McGinnis / Batman (voice), Mark Hamill and Teri Garr. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Curt Geda
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Animation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker About?
The premise of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The Joker returns to Neo‑Gotham with a vengeful plan, forcing the city's new Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, to hunt down clues and confront the legendary Clown Prince of Crime alone. As the old villain threatens the future of Gotham, Terry must uncover the truth and stop the chaos before it consumes the city.
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- batgirl character
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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Cast & Characters
Will Friedle leads the cast as Terry McGinnis / Batman (voice), with Mark Hamill as The Joker (voice) and Teri Garr as Mary McGinnis (voice). Directed by Curt Geda; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Curt Geda
- Will Friedle as Terry McGinnis / Batman (voice)
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Mark Hamill as The Joker (voice) -
Teri Garr as Mary McGinnis (voice) - Ryan O'Donohue as Matt McGinnis (voice)
Also Starring in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
· 18 more- Henry Rollins Bonk (voice)
- Don Harvey Chucko (voice)
- Michael Rosenbaum Ghoul (voice)
- Kevin Conroy Bruce Wayne (voice)
- Angie Harmon Commissioner Barbara Gordon (voice)
- Lauren Tom Dana Tan (voice)
- Dean Stockwell Tim Drake (voice)
- Mary Scheer Mrs. Tim Drake (voice)
- Arleen Sorkin Harley Quinn (voice)
- Tara Strong Batgirl (voice)
- Mathew Valencia Robin (voice)
- Frank Welker Woof / Ace (voice)
- Rachael Leigh Cook Chelsea Cunningham (voice)
- Melissa Joan Hart Dee Dee (voice)
- Andrea Romano Laughing Boy (voice)
- Bruce Timm Guard (voice)
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- Vernee Watson-Johnson Ms. Carr (voice)
- Mark Jonathan Davis V.R. Newsman (voice)
More from Curt Geda
More films directed by Curt Geda: Vixen: The Movie, Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants, Scooby-Doo! Spooky Games and Turok: Son of Stone.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Plot Summary
What happens in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A new faction of the Jokerz—Bonk, Woof/Ace, Ghoul, Chucko, and the Dee-Dee twins—attempts to steal high-tech equipment but is intercepted by Will Friedle as Terry McGinnis, the new Batman, protégé of the original Batman Kevin Conroy. The Joker, voiced by Mark Hamill, leads the gang and makes a brutal example of Bonk, a ruthless display of power that sets a dark, menacing tone for what follows.
Full summary
The whole story of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, scene by scene
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.
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Who provides the voice for the Joker in this film?
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker” and “Batman del Futuro: El Retorno del Joker”.
- Also known as
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- Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker
- Batman del Futuro: El Retorno del Joker
- Batman del Futuro: El Retorno del Guason
- Batman do Futuro: O Retorno do Coringa
- И после Бетмена: Повратак Џокера
- Batman budoucnosti: Návrat Jokera
- 未来蝙蝠侠2：小丑归来
- Batman of the Future - Der Joker kommt zurück
- Batman del futuro: El regreso del Joker
- Batman Beyond: Joker'in Dönüşü
- Batman do Futuro - O Regresso de Joker
- Batman in i framtiden: Jokerns återkomst
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- Batman, la relève : Le Retour du Joker
- Batman of the Future - Il ritorno del Joker
- באטמן הדור הבא: שובו של הג'וקר
- Бетмен майбутнього: Повернення Джокера
- Бэтмен будущего: Возвращение Джокера
- Batman of the Future: Joker visszatér
- Ο Μπάτμαν του μέλλοντος: Η επιστροφή του Τζόκερ
- Batman del Futuro: El Regreso del Guasón
- Batman pokračuje: Návrat Jokera
- Batman: Nowy Bohater - Powrót Jokera
- 未来蝙蝠侠：小丑归来
- 배트맨 비욘드: 돌아온 조커
- Батман отвъд: Завръщането на Жокера
- Etorkizuneko Batman: Jokerren itzulia
- Batman: Sự Trở Lại Của Joker
- 未來蝙蝠俠：小丑歸來
- Batman Din Viitor: Intoarcerea Lui Joker
- Fremtidens Batman: Jokeren vender tilbage
- แบทแมน บียอนด์: การกลับมาของโจ๊กเกอร์
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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker?
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker released?
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker was released on December 12, 2000.
Who directed Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker?
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker was directed by Curt Geda.
More films by Curt Geda Who is in the cast of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker?
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker stars Will Friedle as Terry McGinnis / Batman (voice), Mark Hamill as The Joker (voice) and Teri Garr as Mary McGinnis (voice), among 22 credited actors.
Does Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker have a post-credit scene?
No. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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