Movies Like Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a 2000 action, animation, science fiction, thriller film from Curt Geda with a MovieMagicScore of 7.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Batman Beyond: The Movie and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Action Animation Science Fiction Thriller

Batman Beyond: The Movie

1999

Fuelled by remorse and vengeance, a high schooler named Terry McGinnis becomes the new Batman as he fights crime in the futuristic Neo-Gotham City.

7.2

MagicScore

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

2023

After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse's very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.

8.3

MagicScore

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

1993

Andrea Beaumont leaves her father to return to Gotham, rekindling an old romance with Bruce Wayne. At the same time, a mysterious figure begins to hunt down Gotham's criminals, wrongly implicating Batman in the murders. Now on the run from the law, Batman must find and stop the culprit, while also navigating his relationship with Andrea.

7.5

MagicScore

Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman

2003

As if the Penguin wasn't enough to contend with, a new vigilante has surfaced in Gotham City, and her strong-arm tactics give Batman cause for concern. Being the World's Greatest Detective and The Dark Knight, he sets out to uncover her identity while stopping a dangerous criminal plot.

6.7

MagicScore

The Powerpuff Girls Movie

2002

After destroying the city of Townsville in a game of tag, a trio of superpowered little girls must redeem themselves by stopping a vengeful monkey's plot for world domination.

6.8

MagicScore

Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero

1998

When Mr. Freeze kidnaps Barbara Gordon, as an involuntary organ donor to save his dying wife, Batman and Robin must find her before the operation can begin.

6.9

MagicScore

Batman

1966

The Dynamic Duo faces four super-villains who plan to hold the world for ransom with the help of a secret invention that instantly dehydrates people.

6.4

MagicScore

Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time

2003

Kim and Ron start a new school year, only to learn that Ron's family is moving to Norway. This puts a strain on their partnership, just as Dr. Drakken, Monkey Fist, and Duff Killigan team up to find and use an ancient time travel device to rule the world. Attacking Kim in the past, present, and future, can these villians succeed? Or will an unforeseen force be more destructive?

6.7

MagicScore

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

2014

For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

6.6

MagicScore

#10

Big Hero 6

2014

A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

7.7

MagicScore

#11

Man of Steel

2013

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

6.6

MagicScore

#12

Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie

2004

When the Thanagarians visit Earth, Hawkgirl is forced to choose between loyalty to her people and love for her friends on her adopted planet Earth.

8.1

MagicScore

#13

The Spectacular Spider-Man: Attack of the Lizard

2008

It's been a tough week for Peter Parker. His two best friends are mad at him, Aunt May is behind on the bills and Flash Thompson is still bullying him at school. It hasn't been a cake walk for Spider-Man either. The Enforcers are trying to destroy him, the Vulture is seeking revenge on Mr. Osborn, Electro is wreaking havoc on the city and his mentor, Dr. Connors, just transformed into The Lizard - a reptile on the rampage. But with great power comes great responsibility and Peter Parker wouldn't have it any other way!

6.7

MagicScore

#14

Superman and the Mole Men

1951

Reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane arrive in the small town of Silsby to witness the drilling of the world's deepest oil well. The drill, however, has penetrated the underground home of a race of small, furry people who then come to the surface at night to look around. The fact that they glow in the dark scares the townfolk, who form a mob, led by the vicious Luke Benson, intent on killing the strange people. Only Superman has a chance to prevent this tragedy.

5.3

MagicScore

#15

Batman & Robin

1997

Batman and his sidekick Robin attempt to the foil the sinister schemes of a deranged set of new villains, most notably the melancholy Mr. Freeze, who wants to make Gotham City into an arctic region, and the sultry Poison Ivy, a botanical femme fatale. As the Dynamic Duo contend with these bad guys, a third hero, Batgirl, joins the ranks of the city's crime-fighters.

4.4

MagicScore

#16

Justice League vs. Teen Titans

2016

Robin is sent by Batman to work with the Teen Titans after his volatile behavior botches up a Justice League mission. The Titans must then step up to face Trigon after he possesses the League and threatens to conquer the world.

7.3

MagicScore

#17

Batman Returns

1992

The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.

6.9

MagicScore

#18

Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama

2005

Dr. Drakken has an evil new plot for world domination, but his ultimate success depends upon finding out KP's weakness which may involve a new hottie at Middleton High School named Eric, who suddenly sparks feelings in Ron about Kim that resemble much more than friendship. To make matters worse, Bueno Nacho, Ron's favorite fast food chain has turned sour on him by bombarding him with little Devils

6.9

MagicScore

#19

Batman: Under the Red Hood

2010

One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code.

7.7

MagicScore

#20

Judge Dredd

1995

In a dystopian future, Dredd, the most famous judge (a cop with instant field judiciary powers) is convicted for a crime he did not commit while his murderous counterpart escapes.

5.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker?

The top films similar to Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker by MovieMagicScore are Batman Beyond: The Movie (7.2), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (8.3), Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (7.5). Each shares action/animation/science fiction/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker worth watching?

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.3/10 from 1,165 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker?

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000) is a action, animation, science fiction, thriller film directed by Curt Geda, starring Will Friedle, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill.

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