After witnessing the death of his beloved parents in front of his face, billionaire Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) vows himself to protecting the good people of Gotham City against evil forces that threaten the city. But his vow is put to the test when he starts to wage his crime fighting crusade against the maniacal Clown Prince of Crime...also known as the Joker (Jack Nicholson).
A shadow from Batman's past appears in the form of Red Hood, who goes to war with Black Mask and current mayoral candidate Oswald Cobblepot. Fearing for their lives, Black Mask and the Penguin decide to hire Deathstroke to take down the Hood.