**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GOTHAM CITY — A groundbreaking development in the toy and entertainment industry was officially announced today, as The LEGO Group unveiled its latest major project: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.

WHO is responsible? The LEGO Group, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.

WHAT is being announced? LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a new, comprehensive product line and multi-platform narrative. According to official press materials, this is not a simple re-release. It is described as a “definitive, canon-spanning celebration” that integrates characters, vehicles, and story beats from the character’s 85-year history—including the LEGO Batman video game series, the LEGO Batman Movie, and classic DC Comics lore. The line will feature updated minifigures, highly detailed buildable sets, and a companion digital short film.

WHEN does this launch? The initial wave of sets and the digital short are scheduled for release globally on May 1st, 2025, with additional waves planned for the autumn holiday season.

WHERE will this be available? The products will be sold through the official LEGO website, LEGO Brand Retail Stores, and authorized retailers worldwide. The digital short is set to premiere on major streaming platforms and the official LEGO YouTube channel.

WHY is this significant? Analysts suggest this move is a strategic effort by The LEGO Group to reinvigorate one of its most lucrative intellectual properties. Batman has been a top-selling theme for over a decade, but recent releases have been more episodic. Legacy of the Dark Knight is positioned as a unified, high-investment event designed to appeal to legacy collectors from the 2006-2008 “Batman” era, fans of the 2012-2014 “The LEGO