Batman: Assault on Arkham

In a city on edge, Batman tracks a deadly device tied to the Joker's latest scheme, racing against time to locate the bomb before catastrophe strikes. At the same time, Amanda Waller launches a secret operation, assembling a Suicide Squad of incarcerated antiheroes. Their mission is to break into Arkham Asylum and recover crucial information stolen by the Riddler, a troublemaker who has tangled the team in a cat-and-mouse game. What unfolds is a tight, high-stakes pursuit through the prison's corridors, where alliances shift and every move could trigger deadly consequences. With Batman weighing intervention and the Squad facing moral compromises, the story blends heist tension with Gotham grit while centering on the consequences of power and loyalty.

Released in 2014 as part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies, the film is directed by Ethan Spaulding and Jay Oliva. It draws from DC Comics characters and expands the Arkham world for a fast paced, self contained story.

The film earned about 4.57 million in box office revenue, reflecting its direct to video release rather than a wide theatrical run. As a mid 2010s DC animation, it quietly expanded the shared universe for fans collecting the series.

Kevin Conroy returns as Batman with a formidable supporting voice cast that keeps the Batman mood consistent across a broader DC animated lineup. The film helped sharpen the animated Suicide Squad's profile by pairing a dark, action heavy tone with smart, villain driven plans.

Critics generally praised the brisk pacing, tight plotting, and the way it balances a prison break caper with superhero ethics. Themes of loyalty, manipulation, and the costs of covert operations run through the squad's choices, giving the Batman lore a grittier edge and inviting discussions about vigilantism in myth making.