Ethan Hawke reprises his role as Bruce Wayne in the DC animated series Batwheels. New episodes of season 3 will arrive on HBO Max on May 22. This installment, the third of the season, follows the Batfamily vehicles, which come to life thanks to the Batcomputer to help Batman fight crime in Gotham. Since its premiere in 2022, the series has aired 83 episodes across three seasons.
The Batcomputer as the engine of an animated fleet 🚗
The technical premise of Batwheels is based on a simple concept: the Batcomputer grants consciousness to the Batfamily vehicles. This allows the Batmobile, the Batwing, and other vehicles to act as autonomous characters with their own personalities. The animation uses simplified 3D models and vibrant colors, designed to capture the attention of a preschool audience. Each episode combines light action with basic lessons on teamwork, avoiding narrative complexities. The focus is on the interaction between the vehicles and their relationship with Batman, voiced by Hawke.
What about the villains' cars? They must have their own club 😈
While Batman's vehicles receive consciousness and personality, one can't help but wonder if the villains' cars also have their own group chat. Imagine the Jokermobile complaining that it's never invited to the night races. Or Two-Face's truck arguing with the Batmobile about who has better insurance. For now, the Batcomputer only programs the good guys, but in Gotham, you never know when a villainous vehicle might ask for its own episode.