The upcoming DC animated film Batman: The Killing Joke is to hit more than 1,000 theaters across the US later this month. The movie will be released for one night only, on July 25.

　　As reported by Comicbook.com, the release of The Killing Joke has been expanded to 1,075 theaters nationwide. This is Fathom Events' largest single-night roll-out to date, and the highest profile release for any of DC's animated releases. For a full list of theaters, check out Fathom's website.

　　The film will also be proceeded by a special introduction from actor Mark Hamill, plus a never-before-seen documentary about the actor and his passion for this project. The first clip from the movie was released this week--check it out here.

　　Batman: The Killing Joke will hit Digital HD on July 26, while the Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack arrives on August 2.

　　The film has been made by the team behind the acclaimed '90s show Batman: The Animated Series, with Kevin Conroy and Hamill reprising their roles as the Caped Crusader and The Joker. Twin Peaks star Ray Wise plays Commissioner Gordon, with Tara Strong as his daughter Barbara (aka Batgirl).