Batman 3: Beyond

Batman 3: Beyond is an upcoming DC Film slated for a 2020 release, which will act as a direct sequel to Tim Burton's movies Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), with Michael Keaton reprising the role of an older Bruce Wayne. It will also be inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series and comic books, and will feature Terry McGinnis. The film will also be inspired by Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns comic book.

Whilst acting as a direct sequel to Batman Returns, Warner Bros intend it to be the launching pad of their new DC Cinematic Universe, following the not-so-well received DC Extended Universe, in which Ben Affleck featured as Batman.

Cast

 * Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman
 * TBA as Terry McGinnis/The New Batman
 * TBA as Derek Powers

Whilst not filming new scenes, archive footage of Jack Nicholson as the Joker will appear in the film and a photograph of Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle from Batman Returns will be seen in Wayne Manor.

Future
Warner Bros hope for the film to relaunch their planned DC Cinematic Universe, with Michael Keaton appearing as Bruce Wayne, although the mantle of Batman will be taken up by Terry. Shortly after the film was announced, Warner Bros announced the intention of a Batman Beyond 2 (or Batman 4) with a slated release date of 2022. Writers have revealed that the sequel will take inspiration from the animated movie Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, with Batman 3: Beyond setting up the events of the film with small Easter Eggs.