The Lego Batman Movie is a 2017 computer-animated superhero comedy film produced by the Warner Animation Group and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It was directed by Chris McKay, and written by Seth Grahame-Smith, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Jared Stern, and John Whittington, and produced by Dan Lin, Roy Lee, and Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Based on the Lego Batman toy line, the film is an international co-production of the United States, Australia, and Denmark, the first spin-off installment of The Lego Movie film series and the second installment overall. The story centers on the DC Comics character Batman as he attempts to overcome his greatest fear to stop the Joker's latest plan. The film features Will Arnett reprising his role as Batman from The Lego Movie alongside Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, and Ralph Fiennes.
The Lego Batman Movie had its world premiere in Dublin, Ireland on January 29, 2017, and was released in the United States on February 10, 2017. The film was released in 3D, RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema, IMAX, IMAX 3D and 4DX. The film received generally positive reviews from critics for its animation, voice acting, soundtrack, visual style, and humor, and was also commercially successful, having grossed $312 million worldwide against a budget of $80 million.
A sequel was announced in 2018. However, with Universal Pictures having acquired the rights to The Lego Movie franchise, it is unknown if it will still be produced.
English[edit | edit source]
Title: The Lego Batman Movie
Release dates:
- UK - February 4, 2017 - preview screening
- Singapore - February 9, 2017
- UK - February 10, 2017 - general release
- Ireland - February 10, 2017
- USA - February 10, 2017
- Australia - March 30, 2017
- New Zealand - April 6, 2017
| Name | Dubber |
|---|---|
| Batman / Bruce Wayne | Will Arnett |
| Robin / Dick Grayson | Michael Cera |
| Batgirl / Barbara Gordon | Rosario Dawson |
| Alfred Pennyworth | Ralph Fiennes |
| 'Puter | Siri |
| Joker | Zach Galifianakis |
| Harley Quinn | Jenny Slate |
| Scarecrow | Jason Mantzoukas |
| The Riddler | Conan O'Brien |
| Bane | Doug Benson |
| Two-Face | Billy Dee Williams |
| Catwoman | Zoë Kravitz |
| Clayface | Kate Micucci |
| Poison Ivy | Riki Lindhome |
| Voldemort | Eddie Izzard |
| King Kong | Seth Green |
| Sauron | Jemaine Clement |
| Phyllis | Ellie Kemper |
| Superman | Channing Tatum |
| Green Lantern | Jonah Hill |
| The Flash | Adam Devine |
| Jim Gordon | Hector Elizondo |
| Mayor McCaskill | Mariah Carey |
| Chief O'Hara / Medusa | Lauren White |
| Anchorman Phil | David Burrows |
| Reporter Pippa | Laura Kightlinger |
| Reporter #1 | Brent Musburger |
| Reporter #2 | Ralph Garman |
| Reporter #3 | Chris Hardwick |
| Captain Dale | Todd Hansen |
| Pilot Bill | Chris McKay |
Additional voices[edit | edit source]
- Abel Arnett
- Archie Arnett
- Charlie Bean
- David Burrows
- Marco Campagno
- Garret Elkins
- Ryan Halprin
- Todd Hansen
- Alison Ingram
- Holly Isaacson
- Laura Kightlinger
- Kelly Lafferty
- Chris McKay
- Doug Nicholas
- Samantha Nisenboim
- Chris Paluszek
- Wendell Stephens
- Vanara Taing
- Matt Town
- Bram Tulloch
- John Venzon
- Matt Villa
- Lauren White
