In the new animated film Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires (Batman Azteca: Choque De Imperios) we will see Batman in the form of an Aztec warrior.
Almost two years after the announcement, the HBO Max platform has released photos of the new animated project “Batman Azteca: Clash of Empires” – a story about Batman in the interpretation of the Aztecs.
The film will show how a young Aztec warrior confronts the Spanish conquerors after the murder of his parents.
Returning to the times of the Aztec Empire, we follow Youalli Coatl, a young Aztec who witnesses the murder of his father and the leader of the Toltecazin village by the Spanish conquistadors.
Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires Story
Young Youalli flees to Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, to warn King Montezuma and High Priest Ioku of the impending enemy invasion.
There he gains access to the magical power of the temple of Tsinakana, the god of bats, which helps him become stronger and learn the skill of battle.
Under the guidance of his mentor, Yowally trains and improves his skills, using the weapons he acquires to defend Montezuma’s temple and avenge his father’s death.
Release Date
The premiere date for Aztec Batman: Choque de Imperios on the HBO Max streaming service has not yet been announced. But given the length of time it takes to create animated films, we can assume that the film will be released in 2025, most likely in the first half of the year (spring 2025).
Production
Juan Mesa-Leon directed and wrote the new animated film “Batman Azteca: Clash of Empires.” He is known for his work on the films Harley Quinn, Rick and Morty and the 2012 version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The film was produced entirely in Mexico under the direction of Alejandro Díaz Barriga, an expert in Mesoamerican studies and Mexican history. Barriga and his team were careful to ensure that the film’s portrayal of Mexico’s indigenous peoples was historically accurate.
Cast
The voice of the main character of the film was provided by Horacio García Rojas, known, among other things, for the TV series Narcos: Mexico. In addition to him, the cast also includes Alvaro Morte (Money Heist), Omar Chaparro (Thursday’s Widows) and Jose Carlos (El Dragon: Return of the Warrior).