The animated series Batwheels is revving back to life on May 22, with Ethan Hawke returning as the unmistakably brooding Dark Knight. After Season 3 premiered on December 5, episodes rolled out in staggered batches before going quiet post-February. Now, much like Gotham after a blackout, the silence has been broken; all fans have to do now is clear their calendars.

The animated series Batwheels returns on May 22, as confirmed by HBO Max’s monthly schedule, bringing renewed momentum to its staggered third season. With the series' return, season 3 can continue to dazzle fans with space escapades and increasingly elaborate machinery.

The most recent chapter, Batdraft, which was the season's ninth episode, left audiences at Poison Ivy’s fortress, where Batman, Buff, and Ace faced a volatile emergency. A magical fire tested their newly acquired firefighter training, pushing coordination and trust to the forefront. The crisis concluded without a dramatic cliffhanger, yet reinforced the characters' teamwork.

The return also brings renewed focus on the series’ distinctive voice ensemble, led by Ethan Hawke as Batman, a steady mentor to both heroes and machines. Alongside him, A.J. Hudson and Leah Lewis anchor the Bat-Family, while Jacob Bertrand, Madigan Kacmar, Noah Bentley, Lilimar, and Diedrich Bader bring renewed energy to the vehicles, restoring the series’ lively dynamic.

Alongside Batwheels, Ethan Hawke has many other upcoming projects scheduled.

Ethan Hawke's busy slate

Beyond Gotham’s animated streets, Ethan Hawke continues to build a striking film slate. In The Weight, Hawke portrays Samuel Murphy in a Great Depression-era thriller centered on prisoners navigating a perilous gold-smuggling mission. Sharing the screen with Russell Crowe and Austin Amelio, the film is positioned for a wide theatrical release in September.

Hawke also reunites with Richard Linklater for an ambitious untitled historical drama exploring nineteenth-century transcendentalists such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. The collaboration reflects a long creative partnership. Hawke has already framed the project as potentially among cinema’s most defining works, with completion expected in 2026.

Meanwhile, Hawke steps into rugged terrain with The Last of the Tribe, alongside Orlando Bloom, while also shaping the remake of The Gunfighter as a co-writer and producer. His television commitments continue with The Lowdown, returning for a second season. As you can see, Batwheels is only the tip of the iceberg.

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Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Hriddhi Maitra