Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.
Release Year
2000
Runtime
77 min
Audience Score
7.3
Genres
Animation, Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Story Snapshot
The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.
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