Batman: Assault on Arkham

When the dangerous "Riddler" puts a bomb on the exit points of Arkham Asylum, a group of inmates are forced to cooperate and retrieve a stolen drive from "Edward Nygma". The film follows a team of Arkham inmates—Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Killer Frost, King Shark, and Captain Boomerang—as they are coerced by Amanda Waller into a mission to break into the Hall of Records and retrieve a dangerous device that the Riddler has stolen. If they succeed, their sentences will be reduced; if they fail, they die.

Batman: Assault on Arkham received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its darker tone, action sequences, and faithfulness to the Batman: Arkham video game series. Some criticism was directed at the plot, which some found to be convoluted.

• Praised for its mature themes and exciting action.
• Appreciated by fans of the Arkham video game series.
• Criticized by some for a plot that felt rushed or underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's action-packed story and its connection to the popular Arkham video games, finding it to be a solid entry in the DC animated universe. Some viewers felt the narrative could have been stronger and less predictable.

This animated film serves as a standalone story that bridges the gap between the video games Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City.