Editing Batman: The Animated Series (section)

===Follow–ups===
{{Main|DC Animated Universe}}
The [[DC Animated Universe]] (DCAU) began with ''Batman: The Animated Series'' in 1992, which became a critical and fan favorite. Its success led to ''[[Superman: The Animated Series]]'' (1996)'','' followed by ''[[The New Batman Adventures]]'', which debuted in 1997 as a direct [[sequel]] to ''BTAS'' with a revamped animation style to align with ''Superman: The Animated Series''. The sequel also featured [[The New Batman/Superman Adventures|several crossovers with Batman]]'s world.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Agard |first=Chancellor |date=August 12, 2022 |title=From 'Batman' to 'Zeta Project': A Guide to the DC Animated Universe |url=https://ew.com/tv/2017/09/15/dc-animated-universe-guide/ |access-date=January 18, 2025 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref>

This sequel served as a bridge between the Fox-era Batman and later DCAU spinoffs on The WB and Cartoon Network. Though initially a distinct series, it is now regarded as the third season of ''Batman: The Animated Series'', bringing the Batman storyline into alignment with the broader universe and paving the way for future series like ''[[Justice League (TV series)|Justice League]]'' and ''[[Batman Beyond]]''. The DCAU continued to expand with the kid-friendly ''[[Static Shock]]'' and the oft-forgotten ''[[The Zeta Project|Zeta Project]]'', further enriching its world. In 2001, ''Justice League'' united Superman, Batman, and five other heroes, leading to ''[[Justice League Unlimited]]''—a sprawling series that celebrated [[DC Comics]] by introducing a vast array of characters and storylines.<ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hambrick |first=Allison |date=2024-10-07 |title=All 13 Batman: The Animated Series Spinoffs & Movies (& How To Watch Them) |url=https://screenrant.com/batman-the-animated-series-spinoffs-movies/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Batman Beyond23">{{cite news |date=September 19, 2004 |title=FOR YOUNG VIEWERS; Introducing an Old-Time Hero To a New Generation |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/19/arts/television/for-young-viewers-introducing-an-oldtime-hero-to-a-new.html |access-date=May 20, 2022 |work=New York Times}}</ref>