The next DC original animated feature is headed to theaters, one-night only. Batman: The Killing Joke adapts the classic story and will have an R-rating. The special screenings will have exclusive presentations before and after the movie.

Check out the full details below.

The dark journey into insanity begins as “Batman: The Killing Joke” gets the big-screen treatment for one night on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time. Fathom Events, in partnership with Warner Bros., is teaming up with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment to bring the acclaimed graphic novel-turned-film to select cinemas nationwide. “Batman: The Killing Joke” reunites the foundation of “Batman: The Animated Series” with Bruce Timm returning as executive producer, and actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprising their seminal roles as Batman and The Joker, respectively. In addition to the animated feature, audience members will get to experience a special introduction from Mark Hamill plus a never-before-seen documentary about how Hamill was cast in this project and what the role means to him as an actor and a fan. The event will conclude with a special behind-the-scenes look at how the Joker’s memorable, yet disturbing song and dance number was recreated for this feature.

Tickets for “Batman: The Killing Joke” can be purchased online beginning Friday, June 17 by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

Based on the acclaimed DC graphic novel of the same name, Batman: The Killing Joke takes a journey into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime – from his humble beginnings as a struggling comedian to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Years later, and now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he is – setting his sights on Commissioner Gordon. It’s up to the Dark Knight to put a stop to The Joker’s latest scheme and save one of Gotham City’s finest. Following a gripping prologue introducing Barbara Gordon’s heroic adventures alongside Batman as Batgirl, Batman: The Killing Joke stays true to the authentic tale that has held fans’ imaginations for nearly three decades – spotlighting the birth of a Super-Villain, the fortitude of a Super Hero and the punchline that will leave you speechless.

In addition to Conroy and Hamill, the feature also stars the voices of Tara Strong (Teen Titans; Batman: Arkham games) as Barbara Gordon and Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop) as Commissioner Gordon. Sam Register and Bruce Timm are executive producers. Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan (The Dark Knight films, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) are executive producers. Alan Burnett serves as co-producer.

“Fathom Events is thrilled to be able to bring ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ to movie theaters across the country so fans can see it on the big screen,” Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations Tom Lucas said. “Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment have created an amazing production based on a beloved graphic novel, and we’re honored to be a part of this release.”

“Fans have been clamoring for a theatrical release of the popular DC Universe Original Movies, and the highly anticipated ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ presented a perfect opportunity to work with Fathom Events to bring the fans’ wishes to fruition for this special, limited release,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing.

Interesting. I may see this in the theaters if there is a showing at my local theater.

So the special introduction by Mark Hamill and the documentary of his casting will be the theater exclusive and not part of the Blu-Rays/DVDs? Because, in my opinion, the world "exclusive" nowadays doesn't mean what it used to anymore.

Wouldn't a limited release be a better opinion?

The animation looks so bad, but I might see it anyway because I'm a sucker

This movie looks pretty awesome I can't wait to see it. I'll probably go see it in theaters.

Why not show it in theaters like any movie? I bet it would do incredible

@apokos7: I hope this is one of those time "exclusive" doesnt actually means it and they include those in the DVD; but I am optimistic as in the actual and official description you dont see the word 'exclusive' anywhere, it is just in G-man's introduction to the article but I hope he can clarify this

So excited for this!! I go to the Fathom events for Rifftrax all the time and they are always fun. This was the first trade I ever bought, so I can't wait!

On my birthday!!! AAAAHHH!!! :D

My god, yes. YES!

How long is it..?? That would tell whether this is worth the theatre treatment or not..

I was able to excuse the awful & lazy looking animation before when it was just meant to be direct to video (even if DC's previous animated stuff looked a lot better), but there's no reason it should look like this if they want it to be in theaters, even if it's only for a night.

I want to see this so bad

so cool :)

Looking forward to this, hope that it'll be showing at a theatre near me

This'll be better than BvS sadly that's not saying much.

Once again I feel hopelessly excluded by marketing campaigns as a non-American.

They better have improved the animation since the last trailer if they plan on doing a theatrical release, even if it is for one night.

I have big doubts that my mall won't show this.