At the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 event, a trailer for the new game titled “LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight” was unveiled. The sneak peek is filled with nods to various films and elements from the Batman universe. This marks a significant milestone, as it’s been over a decade since the release of Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, and nearly 17 years since the original LEGO Batman game.
If you’re a fellow movie enthusiast like me who might have missed some clever nods and hidden gems in the latest LEGO Batman trailer, let me break it down for you!
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List of all major movie references and easter eggs in Lego Batman Trailer
Here are all the Batman franchise references in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’s trailer:
The visual onomatopoeia of Adam West’s Batman
The trailer incorporates certain sound effects (onomatopoeia) that are reminiscent of the comic book version of Batman, and it includes visual elements similar to those found in the Adam West Batman series. However, it’s important to note that there aren’t any direct mentions or nods towards Adam West’s Batman specifically, outside of these similarities.
The many references to the Dark Knight trilogy
In a nod to the iconic Dark Knight trilogy, the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight trailer incorporates numerous callbacks. One such homage is the shipping container scene reminiscent of Batman Begins’ iconic opening. The Joker in this trailer appears to emulate Heath Ledger’s acclaimed portrayal of the villain, while famous lines like “Why so serious?” and “You think darkness is your ally?” are directly quoted from the trilogy.
World of Robert Pattinson’s Batman
In the trailer, there were clear nods to Robert Pattinson’s highly praised film, The Batman, which is one of the standout productions in the series. Both a thrilling car chase involving The Penguin and Jeffrey Wright’s portrayal of Jim Gordon are included in the sneak peek.
Some of the shots are even exact replications of The Batman scenes.
Major references to Michael Keaton’s Batman world
In these adaptations of Batman by Tim Burton, there are numerous and clear nods to his unique take on the Batman series. The music heard in the trailers is the same main theme that Burton used for his Batman films. Furthermore, characters dressed as mimes, the catchy dialogue “Fancy a little chaos? Let’s create some!” (a fun spin on the original), the designs of Catwoman and Penguin, and the presence of a building with the name “Shreck” (an homage to Maximillian Shreck from Batman Returns) are all reminiscent of Burton’s iconic versions.
Subtle nods to Arkham games
Beyond the film allusions, the text also includes references to the Arkham video game series. Since the debut of Arkham Asylum, the use of explosive gel appears frequently, and the combat style depicted appears to draw inspiration from the Arkham games.
Legacy of the Dark Knight is filled with nods to the classic series. The LEGO: Batman – Legacy of the Dark Knight game is set to be released in 2026.
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