The animated DC series, 'Batman: Caped Crusader', from executive producers Bruce Timm, JJ Abrams, and Matt Reeves, will not be moving forward at HBO Max. The news of the show's cancellation has been confirmed by a source to Deadline. 'Batman: Caped Crusader' is among six animated projects that will no longer be produced by HBO Max but will be shopped, the source stated.
The projects at Warner Bros continue to be on the chopping board, as HBO Max has cancelled six upcoming animated series, including Batman: The Caped Crusader. Ordered to series in May 2021, it was set to be executive produced by Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves. The show is joined by the likes of Merry Little Batman, The Day.