Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires Release Date And Trailer Released

DC Comics has unveiled a unique new animated feature, Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires, which takes the familiar story of the Caped Crusader and transports it to a vibrant, historical setting. The film, a collaboration between Ánima and Warner Bros. Animation, reimagines the Batman mythos through the lens of 16th-century Mesoamerican culture.

The movie’s plot centers on a young Aztec boy named Yohualli Coatl. After his father is murdered by Spanish conquistadors, Yohualli flees to the city of Tenochtitlán. There, he trains in the temple of the bat god Tzinacan, developing the skills and weaponry to become a masked warrior. He takes on the persona of “Batman” to confront the Spanish invaders, avenge his father’s death, and protect his people. He hides his true identity as a warrior behind the facade of a humble priest in the court of King Moctezuma II.

The cast features a roster of talented voice actors, with Horacio García Rojas voicing Yohualli Coatl/Batman. The film’s villains are also reimagined in this historical context: Omar Chaparro voices Yoka/Joker, a former priest who descends into madness, and Álvaro Morte voices Hernán Cortés, a cruel conquistador who becomes a version of Two-Face.

Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires is directed and written by Juan Meza-León. The film is set for release on HBO Max and in Mexican theaters on September 18, 2025. It promises to be a thrilling blend of Aztec history and superhero action.