Batman Day 2025 isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s become a weekend where movie props surface from the vault, comic shops turn into mini-conventions, and your streaming queue suddenly remembers how to brood. If you’re in the U.S. and looking for the best ways to celebrate on Saturday, September 20, this guide keeps it simple, verified, and useful.
Consider it your straightforward road map: a studio backlot tour that sold out for good reason, where to grab the special comics, what’s happening on Max and kids’ TV, and the game tie-ins you can claim without spending a dime. By the time you hit the end, you’ll have a plan that fits your weekend and your Bat-budget.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: one-night Bat-experience
If you managed to snag a ticket, the Studio Tour is doing a one-day Batman takeover across the Burbank backlot, capped with a studio screening of Batman Forever. Tickets were $89, the tour begins at 5 p.m. PT, food options open at 6 p.m., and the screening follows with an intro from producer Michael Uslan. Attendees also get a complimentary copy of Batman & Robin Year One #1 while supplies last. The event is currently listed as sold out, so plan for next year or watch from home.
Comic shops: the 2025 Batman Day editions
Participating stores are stocking special Batman Day printings and promos. Selections vary by shop, but look for items such as Absolute Batman #1 variants and Batman Day editions of Batman & Robin Year One #1 and Batman: Year Two #1. Some retailers are also advertising freebies with purchase and storewide Batman discounts on the day. Always check your local shop’s post before you go; offerings can change. Example: Third Eye Comics is running a 20% Batman discount, cosplay prize entries, and free Batman Day comics with purchase at all locations on Sept. 20.
Streaming and TV: where to queue the Bat-marathons
Max typically surfaces a Batman collection around Batman Day with a mix of films and series, so check the homepage hub on the weekend. In past years, Max highlighted titles ranging from Batman (1989) to Batman: The Animated Series, and this year you can also pair a rewatch of The Batman with episodes of The Penguin if you’re catching up. For kids’ programming, keep an eye out for Batwheels and Teen Titans Go! marathons on the day across kids’ channels and feeds; specific lineups vary by region and network.
Max/Podcast tie-in: DC Studios Showcase
If you like a side of insider talk with your marathon, the official DC Studios Showcase podcast has a Batman Day segment featuring Troy Baker discussing voicing Batman, favorite comics, and the Batman-Joker dynamic. It’s available across major podcast platforms.
WB Games and giveaways: easy wins to claim
If you play DC Universe Online, there’s a two-week Batman Day event running through September 23. Log in to earn an account-wide reward choice (80,000 Ally Favor or a Batman Ally like Flashpoint Batman), plus the Classic Batman Emblem if you complete the event before it ends. There’s also a limited marketplace discount window tied to the celebration.
Separately, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was announced for 2026 with an open-world Gotham from TT Games. You can unlock a Golden Age Batsuit inspired by Detective Comics #27 by signing up for a WB Games account, so if you plan to play next year, claim the perk now.
DC Shop: September drops
DC Shop is leaning into Batman Day all month, with weekly Batman releases across apparel and collectibles. If you need a shirt or cowl for your screening at home, this is the official storefront to check.
Family-friendly picks
For younger fans, Batwheels continues to be the safest on-ramp. Fire up episodes on Max and pair them with simple activities at home. If you’re heading to a comic shop, ask staff to point you toward all-ages Batman titles that tie into the day’s specials.
Plan your day in five minutes
If you’re local to Los Angeles, the Studio Tour was the crown jewel this year. Everyone else can build a solid at-home Batman Day by grabbing the day’s comics at a nearby shop, lining up a personal marathon on Max, and logging into DC Universe Online to grab the event rewards. Sprinkle in a podcast listen, and you’ve got a well-rounded weekend that covers the movies, the books, and the games without spending all day in lines.
Final thought: Batman doesn’t need a holiday to work; we do. Pick your lane, enjoy the day, and if you want every official listing in one place, keep an eye on DC’s Batman hub before and during the weekend.