By Marquee Editorial3 entries
The Batman franchise within the DC Universe Animated collection consists of standalone feature-length films focusing on Batman as he encounters various threats in Gotham City. The entries connect through their shared protagonist, Batman, and his ongoing efforts to protect the city from dangerous criminals and new vigilantes alongside allies like Robin. For first-time viewers, release order aligns with the order in which these stories were originally presented. Because these films function largely as standalone adventures involving different specific adversaries and situations, strict chronological viewing is flexible, though following the release sequence provides a straightforward path through the available movie entries.

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Movie, 1993
Andrea Beaumont returns to Gotham and rekindles a romance with Bruce Wayne while a mysterious figure hunts criminals, implicating Batman in the murders.

Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero
Movie, 1998
Mr. Freeze kidnaps Barbara Gordon to act as an involuntary organ donor for his dying wife, forcing Batman and Robin to intervene.

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Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman
Movie, 2003
Batman contends with the Penguin and a new vigilante utilizing strong-arm tactics while attempting to uncover her identity and stop criminal operations.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batman: Mask of the Phantasm | Movie | 1993 | ★ 7.5 | Not yet |
| 2 | Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero | Movie | 1998 | ★ 6.9 | Not yet |
| 3 | Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman | Movie | 2003 | ★ 6.7 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, which is the first entry in the release sequence and follows Bruce Wayne as a mysterious figure hunts Gotham's criminals.
Release order is recommended for a straightforward viewing experience, though the films operate as largely separate stories featuring different antagonists and situations.
None of the entries need to be skipped if you want to watch all three of the listed feature films included in this guide.
Watch in this order: 1. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, 2. Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero, 3. Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman.
This guide lists 3 entries, released between 1993 and 2003.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.5 out of 10.