Industry News24 February 2026

Batwing Unmasked Documentary Premieres at Joburg Film Festival

Directed by Thomas Letellier for Warner Bros.

Batwing Unmasked Documentary Premieres at Joburg Film Festival

Directed by Thomas Letellier for Warner Bros. Discovery, the documentary examines Batwing as an African superhero within DC Comics, premiering at JFF 2026.

Trailer debut: "Batwing Unmasked: An African Super Hero" premieres at the Joburg Film Festival.

Directed by Thomas Letellier and produced by Federation MEAC for Warner Bros. Discovery France, the documentary examines Batwing as an African superhero within DC Comics — specifically, David Zavimbe, the Congolese police officer introduced in 2011 in "Batman Incorporated" by writer Grant Morrison and artist Cameron Stewart. The character was later written and illustrated by creators including Judd Winick and Marcus To.

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