‘Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires’ Arrives on 9/19; 4K UHD, Blu-ray and Digital on 9/23

“Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires,” the bold and original reimagining of the Batman mythology through the lens of Mesoamerican culture, will be available in the US exclusively on digital on September 19 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 23.

This bold reimagining of the Batman legend unfolds within the vibrant and fierce culture of 16^th century Mesoamerica. In the time of the Aztec empire, tragedy strikes Yohualli Coatl, a young Aztec boy, when his father is murdered by Spanish conquistadors. To warn King Moctezuma and his high priest, Yoka, of imminent danger, Yohualli escapes to Tenochtitlán. There, he trains in the temple of the bat god Tzinacan with his mentor, developing equipment and weaponry to confront the Spanish invasion and avenge his father’s death. Along the way, he encounters key figures like the fierce Jaguar Woman and the enchanting Forest Ivy.

From Warner Bros. Animation, Ánima and Chatrone, and based on characters from DC, the all-new animated film places the iconic DC Super Hero against the backdrop of the captivating history of Mexico and immerses fans around the world in the exciting culture of Mesoamerica.

The Spanish audio version of the film features Mexican talent including Horacio García Rojas, Omar Chaparro, and Álvaro Morte.  The English voice cast features Jay Hernandez (Magnum P.I., Suicide Squad) and Raymond Cruz (Sons of Anarchy, The Mayans, Better Call Saul).

The film is directed by Juan Meza-Léon from a screenplay by Ernie Altbacker and based on Batman created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. José C. García de Letona, Fernando De Fuentes, Carina Schulze, Aaron D. Berger, Jim Krieg, and Kimberly S. Moreau are producers.  Sam Register, Tomás Yankelevich, and Michael Uslan serve as executive producers.

“Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires” will be available on September 19 on Digital from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home and more. On September 23 the film will be available to purchase on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD online and in-store at major retailers.

The film will be available in both Spanish and English-language versions.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

“Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires” Physical and Digital will include the following special features:

• The Battle Cry of Aztec Batman – Go behind the scenes and inside the voiceover booth with Jay Hernandez as he fulfils a childhood dream and reveals the creative process of becoming Batman.
• The Batman Mythology and Aztec Inspiration – Screenwriter Ernie Altbacker and Jay Hernandez reveal the film’s approach to melding the historically accurate world of the Aztecs with the iconic cast of Batman conic book characters.