Luke Wilson’s Batman Moves into Wayne Manor Packed with Supervillains in New Animated Sitcom BAT‑FAM

Prime Video will add a family-friendly animated sitcom called BAT-FAM in November, and Luke Wilson returns as Batman to lead a very unusual household full of former supervillains and kids. The show follows the Bat-Family as they balance parenting, rehab work and Gotham-sized problems, while leaning into a lighter, sitcom tone.

Luke Wilson reprises his Batman role from Merry Little Batman.
BAT-FAM centers on raising Damian Wayne and rehabilitating former villains living in Wayne Manor.
Key voice cast includes James Cromwell, London Hughes, Yonas Kibreab, Michael Benyaer, Haley Tju and Bobby Moynihan.
Director Mike Roth connects this series to his earlier nods to Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin.
Prime Video plans the series for November, with a sneak peek at New York Comic Con on Oct. 11.

What BAT-FAM is about

The show follows Luke Wilson’s older Bruce Wayne as he raises Damian Wayne (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) with help from Alfred Pennyworth (James Cromwell). Additionally, Alfred’s grandniece Alicia Pennyworth (London Hughes) is part of the household and works to rehabilitate former supervillains.

Moreover, Wayne Manor itself is home to three fallen villains who now live with the family. The series mixes domestic comedy with superhero beats, and it aims to be a cutesy alternative to darker or raunchier Batman-adjacent animated shows.

Cast and characters

Confirmed cast and roles include:

Luke Wilson — Bruce Wayne / Batman, reprising his role from Merry Little Batman.
Yonas Kibreab — Damian Wayne.
James Cromwell — Alfred Pennyworth.
London Hughes — Alicia Pennyworth, Alfred’s grandniece.
Michael Benyaer — Ra’s al Ghul, who has been affected by a magical mishap.
Haley Tju — Volcana, de-aged into a 12-year-old and acting as Damian’s sarcastic big sister.
Bobby Moynihan — Man-Bat, portrayed as the family’s slacker roommate.

Notes on characters

Alicia Pennyworth’s name is a direct nod to Alicia Silverstone, who played Barbara Wilson (Batgirl) in Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin. However, in BAT-FAM Alicia does not become a costumed hero; instead, she focuses on rehabilitation efforts for former villains.

Creative background and influences

Director Mike Roth previously paid tribute to Schumacher’s campy 1997 film by including characters like Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and Bane in his 2023 family holiday movie Merry Little Batman. In that context, Roth shared his love for Batman & Robin, and BAT-FAM continues that playful approach.

Premise details

Inside Wayne Manor:

Ra’s al Ghul has been effectively turned into a ghost because of a magical mishap, and now focuses on doting over his grandson Damian.
Volcana was de-aged by the Lazarus Pit and now appears as a 12-year-old, filling a big sister role.
Man-Bat acts as a laid-back roommate who spends time gaming and raiding the fridge.

Release and first look

Prime Video plans to release BAT-FAM in November. Additionally, fans will get an early screening at New York Comic Con on Oct. 11, where Prime Video will show a sneak peek of the series.

How BAT-FAM fits into current Batman animation

The series presents a lighter, family-oriented take on Batman stories. Consequently, it is positioned as an alternative to shows like HBO Max’s Harley Quinn and Prime Video’s darker Batman: Caped Crusader, which target more mature audiences.