Batman Beyond: Year One
Fan film based on the animated series Batman Beyond.
Batman Beyond: Year One, a fan-made superhero film released in 2024, was written, co-produced, and directed by Michael Yu. It draws from the animated series *Batman Beyond* and features Ryan Potter as Terry McGinnis, the new Batman. Other cast members include Isabelle Hahn, Fiona Dorn, Justin Vancho, and Koki Tomlinson.
The story follows high schooler Terry McGinnis as he juggles fighting crime and starting new relationships in a futuristic Neo Gotham City, all under the guidance of a retired Bruce Wayne.
Ryan Potter, who played Gar Logan in the series *Titans*, was cast as Terry in December 2023. Additional roles were announced at Los Angeles Comic Con in October 2024, including Isabelle Hahn as Melanie Walker, Fiona Dorn as Dottie, Justin Vancho as Spike, and Koki Tomlinson as Jack Walker. The plot takes inspiration from the show’s pilot episode. An uncredited Roger Craig Smith, who had voiced Bruce Wayne in other projects, provides the character’s voice.
The project was funded through an Indiegogo campaign and made its debut on YouTube on November 16, 2024.
- Release year
- 2024
- Country
- United States
- Genre
- Superhero fan film
- Director
- Michael Yu
- Lead actor
- Ryan Potter
- Based on
- Batman Beyond animated series
- Platform
- YouTube
Lore & Background
Batman Beyond: Year One was developed beginning in December 2023, with Michael Yu writing, co-producing, and directing. Ryan Potter, who previously portrayed Gar Logan / Beast Boy in the HBO Max series Titans (2018-2023), was cast as Terry McGinnis / Batman. Additional casting was revealed in October 2024 during Los Angeles Comic Con, including Isabelle Hahn as Melanie Walker / Ten, Fiona Dorn as Dottie, Justin Vancho as Spike, and Koki Tomlinson as Jack Walker. The story takes inspiration from the pilot episode of Batman Beyond.
Reader's Guide
The film's premise follows high schooler Terry McGinnis balancing crime fighting and budding relationships in a futuristic Neo Gotham City under the supervision of a retired Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne is voiced by an uncredited Roger Craig Smith, who had previously voiced the character in multiple projects. The film was crowdfunded through Indiegogo and released on YouTube on November 16, 2024. As a fan film, it represents a grassroots continuation of the Batman Beyond franchise, relying on crowdfunding and online distribution to reach audiences.
Did You Know?
- Ryan Potter previously portrayed Gar Logan / Beast Boy in the HBO Max series Titans (2018-2023).
- Roger Craig Smith, who voices Bruce Wayne, is uncredited in the film.
- The film was crowdfunded through Indiegogo and released on YouTube on November 16, 2024.
- Additional casting was revealed in October 2024 during Los Angeles Comic Con.
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