Ethan Hawke's Hit 3-Part HBO Max Batman Series Officially Returns Next Month With New Episodes

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Published Jun 26, 2026, 11:55 AM EDT

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Ethan Hawke's incarnation of Batman is about to return with new Batwheels episodes.

Developed by Sofia the First alum Michael G. Stern, the animated series centers on the adventures of the eponymous team of Batman's vehicles, brought to life by the Bat-Computer, as they embark on various adventures and fight crime in Gotham City, including The Legion of Zoom, comprised of vehicles owned by some of Gotham's most iconic villains. First debuting in September 2022, Batwheels has proven to be a hit for Cartoon Network and HBO Max, currently on its third season.

Now, in unveiling their July 2026 release schedule, HBO Max has confirmed that Batwheels is returning on the streaming platform next month. The animated series, which also airs on Cartoon Network, will officially debut season 3D on July 17, though did not specify how many episodes will be included in the upcoming release.

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Release Date October 15, 2022

Network Cartoon Network

Directors Antoine Charreyron, Lila Martinez, Michael Berardini, Vaughn Ross, T.J. Sullivan

Writers Ryan Toyama, Becky Wangberg, Andrew Guastaferro, Sarah Eisenberg, Craig Fernandez, Patrick Rieger, Scott Gray, Jennifer Heftler, Craig Carlisle, Eva Konstantopoulos, David Avallone, Chris Roberson