[Cecil Terwilliger]

The Triumph and Heartbreak Behind 'Batman: Mask of the Phantasm'

Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy and more look back at what happened 25 years ago when the film opened to disappointing numbers but went on to become one of the Dark Knight's most critically acclaimed movies.
On Dec. 25, 1993, it truly was Christmas with the Joker.

That day marked the theatrical release of Warner Bros.’ Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, an animated film with the voice talent and art deco design of the Batman: The Animated Series. It overcame a rushed production, a nearly non-existent marketing campaign and it's director losing her job title midway through to become what's now considered one of The Dark Knight's finest film entries.

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