Batman: No Laughing Matter

Batman: No Laughing Matter is an American crime superhero film written and directed by Ann Marie Pace and produced by DC Studios. A stand-alone film in the Batman film series, the film stars Keanu Reeves as both the title character and The Batman Who Laughs, with Tom Hiddleston, Leslie Grace, and Ralph Fiennes also starring. The film follows Batman as he faces a murderous alternative version of himself.

Development on an Elseworlds Batman movie by Pace was announced in 2031. Reeves' casting was announced later that year, along with the reveal that the film would include the character of The Batman Who Laughs. Pace said she wanyed the film to be "a exploration of Batman as he goes througth an identity crises". Films featuring Hannibal Lecter were an influence on the film. The film made minimal use of CGI during oroduction, only usingit whenever it was necessary.