<Tr> <Th> Box office </Th> <Td> $312 million </Td> </Tr> <P> The Lego Batman Movie is a 2017 3D computer - animated superhero comedy film, produced by Warner Animation Group . It was directed by Chris McKay, and written by Seth Grahame - Smith, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Jared Stern and John Whittington, and produced by Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller . Based on the Lego Batman toy line, the film is an international co-production of the United States, Australia, and Denmark, and the first spin - off installment of The Lego Movie franchise . The story focuses on Batman as he attempts to overcome his greatest fear to stop Joker's latest plan, with Will Arnett reprising his role as Batman for the film, along with Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, and Ralph Fiennes . </P> <P> The Lego Batman Movie premiered in Dublin, Ireland on January 29, 2017, and was released in the United States on February 10, 2017 . Internationally, the film was released in 3D, RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema, and IMAX 3D and Premium Theaters Cinemark XD, RPX, AMC Prime, Ultrascreen and BigD . The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its animation, vocal performances, musical score, visual style and humor and grossed $312 million worldwide . </P> <P> Within the Lego Universe, Batman continues to protect Gotham City and fight crime . During his latest mission to stop Joker from destroying the city, he hurts his arch - rival's feelings by telling him he is not as important in his life as he thinks he is, leading Joker to seek the ultimate revenge on him . The following day, Batman's alter ego, Bruce Wayne, attends the city's winter gala, which is celebrating both the retirement of Commissioner Gordon and the ascension of his daughter Barbara as the city's new police commissioner, only to be infuriated by Barbara's plans to restructure the police to function without the need of Batman . Without warning, Joker crashes the party with the city's other villains, all of whom surrender, with the exception of Harley Quinn, who disappears during the confusion . </P>

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