Aztec Batman Will Take on Historical Supervillain Hernan Cortes
Briefly

Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires presents Yohualli Coatl as Batman, who seeks vengeance for his father's death at the hands of Hernán Cortés, paralleling the character archetype of Joe Chill. This version is set in the court of King Moctezuma II and introduces Mesoamerican renditions of classic characters including Catwoman and Two-Face. Developed through a partnership between Warner Bros. Animation and the Mexican animation studio Ánima, the film aims to blend rich historical narrative with an alternate history styled outcome. It will be released in theaters in Mexico and on HBO Max worldwide on September 18, 2025.
Yohualli Coatl, the Aztec Batman, dedicates his life to becoming the ultimate warrior to avenge his father’s murder by Hernán Cortés and confront the Spanish invasion.
This version of Batman operates in the court of King Moctezuma II and includes unique Mesoamerican interpretations of iconic characters like Catwoman and Two-Face.
Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires, a collaboration between Warner Bros. Animation and Mexican studio Ánima, features a rich historical context with an alternate history twist.
The film is set to release theatrically in Mexico and will also be available on HBO Max starting September 18, 2025.
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