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Bane Takes Center Stage in 2026's Knightfall Adaptation

10/18/2025

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The Batman villain Bane will be the main antagonist in Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall, scheduled for release in 2026.
The film marks the first direct adaptation of the Knightfall storyline and starts a four-part adaptation.
In the story, Bane frees Batman's Rogue's Gallery from Arkham Asylum, pushing Batman to his limits.
Director Jeff Wamester leads the project, which exists outside James Gunn's DC Universe.
Anticipation from fans runs high.

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Story summary

The Batman villain Bane will be the main antagonist in Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall, scheduled for release in 2026.
The film marks the first direct adaptation of the Knightfall storyline and starts a four-part adaptation.
In the story, Bane frees Batman's Rogue's Gallery from Arkham Asylum, pushing Batman to his limits.
Director Jeff Wamester leads the project, which exists outside James Gunn's DC Universe.
Anticipation from fans runs high.