Draft:Bat-Family (TV series)

Bat-Family is an upcoming animated comedy superhero series based on the DC Comics character Batman and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The series is a follow-up to the film Merry Little Batman (2023). Mike Roth serves as showrunner.

Synopsis
Following the events of Merry Little Batman, the series explores the lives of Bruce Wayne / Batman, Damian Wayne / Little Batman, and Alfred Pennyworth, alongside three new guests at Wayne Manor, as they explore life as a superhero family.

Development
In April 2023, it was reported that a series titled Bat-Family was in development at Amazon Prime Video, set to serve as a follow-up to the animated film Merry Little Batman (2023). Merry Little Batman director Mike Roth and writer Jese Ricci were set to executive-produce the series alongside Sam Register. The series started development alongside Merry Little Batman as an HBO Max series before the distribution rights were relinqueshed by the service and acquired by Amazon. Roth was confirmed to be the showrunner for the series in December 2023.

Writing
In December 25, 2023, Roth said the series would further explore the version of Gotham featured in the film. He also revealed the series would feature characters and elements from the Batman comics that had to be dropped from Merry Little Batman.

Animation
The series will use the same art style as Merry Little Batman, which was inspired by the works of Ronald Searle.

Release
Bat-Family is set to be released in Amazon Prime Video. It was originally set for release on HBO Max.