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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight trailer premiered at Gamescom 2025
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First LEGO Batman game in over a decade, following LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (2014)
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Features references to Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, Pattinson’s The Batman, and Michael Keaton’s Batman films
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Includes nods to Adam West’s Batman and the Arkham video game series
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Game scheduled for release in 2026
The trailer for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight premiered during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025. The new game marks the first LEGO Batman release in more than a decade and highlights references from different eras of Batman in film, television, and gaming. Scheduled for release in 2026, the game is designed to bring together multiple interpretations of the character in LEGO form.
LEGO Batman Returns After a Decade
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the first major entry in the LEGO Batman series since LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, released in 2014. It also arrives 17 years after the original LEGO Batman game, which established the franchise’s combination of LEGO gameplay with DC’s most popular superhero.
The new trailer immediately gained attention for its large number of Easter eggs. These include nods to Adam West’s Batman, Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, Robert Pattinson’s The Batman, Michael Keaton’s Batman films, and the Arkham video game series.
LEGO Batman and Adam West’s Classic Series
The trailer features on-screen onomatopoeia similar to comic book panels, a visual device strongly associated with Adam West’s 1960s Batman television show. While the trailer does not contain direct scenes from the series, this stylistic choice connects LEGO Batman with the earliest televised version of the character.
LEGO Batman in the Dark Knight Trilogy
A significant portion of the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight trailer draws from Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. One scene with shipping containers reflects Batman’s first introduction in Batman Begins.
The Joker in LEGO form carries design cues from Heath Ledger’s performance in The Dark Knight. His dialogue is also lifted directly from the film, including the iconic lines:
- “Why so serious?”
- “You think darkness is your ally?”
These inclusions demonstrate how LEGO Batman will revisit Nolan’s version of the franchise while adapting it to LEGO gameplay.
LEGO Batman and Pattinson’s The Batman
The 2022 film The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves, is also represented in the trailer. LEGO Batman recreates the Penguin car chase sequence, includes Jeffrey Wright’s portrayal of Jim Gordon, and mirrors several shots directly from the film. The visual details suggest the game will integrate scenes from recent adaptations into LEGO’s design style.
LEGO Batman and Michael Keaton’s Films
References to Tim Burton’s Batman films, starring Michael Keaton, are present throughout the trailer. The soundtrack includes Danny Elfman’s well-known Batman theme.
Additional elements include:
- Mime-costumed goons, referencing Batman (1989)
- The line “You wanna get nuts? Let’s get nuts!”
- Character designs inspired by Burton’s Catwoman and Penguin
- A building labeled “Shreck,” referencing villain Maximillian Shreck from Batman Returns
These references indicate that LEGO Batman will incorporate both visual and narrative elements from Burton’s version of the Batman universe.
LEGO Batman and the Arkham Series
Beyond films and television, the trailer shows influence from the Arkham video game series. Batman’s fighting style, including his use of explosive gel, echoes gameplay mechanics from Batman: Arkham Asylum and its sequels. This suggests that LEGO Batman may adopt mechanics beyond its traditional format to reflect the evolution of Batman in video games.
LEGO Batman Release Date
Warner Bros. Games has confirmed that LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will launch in 2026. The release timeline allows developers to refine gameplay while ensuring that the project covers multiple decades of Batman’s history.
As the first LEGO Batman title in over ten years, the game is positioned as a major revival for the franchise. With connections to comic-inspired television, film adaptations spanning different generations, and celebrated video games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is structured to appeal to long-time fans and newer audiences alike.
