While intended to bridge the gap in Christopher Nolan’s trilogy, producers have noted that the stories are not strictly integral to the live-action films' main narrative. The Six Segments
is a 2008 direct-to-video animated anthology film. Often referred to as "The Batimatrix," it consists of six interconnected short stories that take place between the events of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight . Production & Style Gotham Knight
Batman tests a new high-tech deflection device from Lucius Fox but ultimately discards it after it endangers others. While intended to bridge the gap in Christopher
Batman must protect Lieutenant Gordon from the world's most dangerous assassin, Deadshot. Reception Production & Style Batman tests a new high-tech
The anthology explores different perspectives of Batman and his impact on Gotham City:
Reviewers often praise the film's and its grounded, realistic portrayal of a corrupt Gotham. Critics from sites like IMDb highlight the high-quality animation and the way it fleshes out Bruce Wayne’s character beyond his appearances in the live-action films. Batman Gotham Knight – DVD Review - Inside Pulse