This changelog is written as a companion piece to the edit. It's meant to be read after watching the movie. Experiencing the film first will give these notes their proper context.
This changelog is written as a companion piece to the edit. It's meant to be read after watching the movie. Experiencing the film first will give these notes their proper context.
Change Log | Spoilers Ahead
Global Changes
Retitled the film to Batman: Gotham’s Riddle.
Removed the entire third act involving the city flood and Riddler’s bomb plot.
Added a custom intro featuring a new title card and a quote that encapsulates the
film’s themes.
Rescored with “Disoriented” (Annihilation OST).
Added date and “Gotham City” text overlays in multiple scenes.
Applied new LUTs to adjust color tone throughout the film
Recreated the Penguin series title card effect — Batman logo lets the scene bleed through.
Replaced all lines referring to Batman as “vengeance.”
Each act is now bookmarked with one of Riddler's 3 riddles. they thematically fit each act.
Opening & Act One
Opened with Bruce’s narration about Halloween night. All new ADR. placed to fit the song beats.
Trimmed dialogue. Added line about the Bat Symbol being forged by the gun that took his parents.
Removed all on-screen Riddler attack scenes (Mayor and DA) to preserve mystery
and maintain tension.
Smoothed visual transition from the “melon head” crook looking at the Bat Signal to
the spray can punk being frightened.
Removed civilian’s “Don’t hurt me” line. Moved Title Card to after fight with goons.
Trimmed Martinez’s interaction at the Mitchell crime scene. Now he only mutters
“goddamn freak.”
Removed the Commissioner’s dialogue with Batman. Now he simply says, “I want him out... now.”
Removed the diary moment in the Batcave. Batman now reviews lens footage while the TV plays in the background.
Cut Bruce’s “You’re not my father” exchange with Alfred. Bruce exits after “I don’t care what happens to me.”
Thumb Drive & Club Infiltration
Shortened USB thumb drive sequence. After Batman identifies it, the scene transitions straight to the Batcave.
Removed the moment where Mitchell’s photos are emailed from Gordon’s account.
Replaced Penguin "Vengeance here don't bite” to " Mr. tough guy here don't bite. "
Trimmed batman looking at Selina/Annika. Removed guard moment. Now the scene
flows directly into her struggle and immediate response.
Skipped the bike riding transition. Now a quick engine rev leads directly to the
apartment arrival.
Removed Riddler's comical "Goodbye" and the Batman's “You’ve got a lot of cats” line
Joker Scene & Club Sequence
Inserted Joker’s deleted Arkham scene after Batman and Gordon Rescored.
2nd Riddle Card marks the starts of the 2nd act.
Removed the scene where Batman gives Selina the lens.
Rescored the club sequence with “Ready Steady Go” by Paul Oakenfold
Added the deleted Catwoman and Penguin scene, showing her obtaining the hospitality card and exposing a different side of Penguin.
The Rat & Funeral
Trimmed the DA’s “rat” explanation. The scene now moves more swiftly to the "Russian girl" reference.
Rescored the funeral intro with “Follow the Cops Back Home” by Placebo.
Removed Falcone’s laugh about the Hippocratic oath.
Removed Bruce’s interactions with the shady guy and Bella Real at the funeral. Now his focus remains on the child in the crowd.
DA Bomb Sequence
Removed Riddler’s livestream footage during the DA’s interrogation.
Cut Riddler’s “You're a part of this too” — it’s already clear through previous clues.
Overlaid the DA’s desperate “Jesus, can we get somebody in here?” during Riddler’s
conversation with Batman.
GCPD Escape & Car Chase
Trimmed Batman’s police station fight; Gordon stops him earlier.
Reworked Glide sequence. no comical crash. its implied through SFX he survived the landing.
Removed the “pulling your punch” joke.
Trimmed everyone waiting for Batmobile to restart. now the scene moves quick.
Trimmed the chase’s early beats; Penguin now rams the other car immediately.
Reflipped Batman’s walk toward Penguin’s flipped car to be upright for visual impact.
Scene now fades out as Batman approaches, removing the slow head reveal inside the car.
Penguin Interrogation & Orphanage
Trimmed Penguin’s interrogation; removed Gordon showing him the photos and yelling "open your eyes”
Added a “Gotham Orphanage” title card when Batman and Gordon arrive.
Removed the drophead encounter. They now enter straight into the projector room.
Wayne Tower & Family Secrets
Shortened Batman’s return to Wayne Tower. Removed unanswered phone calls.
Rescored with “Shadow on the Sun” by Audioslave (Collateral inspiration).
Trimmed rooftop convo with Selina. Rescored with Island Limos from Collateral
Selina’s vengeance line changed to “I thought you believed me.”
Third riddle marks the start of the 3rd act as we hear Thomas Wayne political ad.
Removed Bruce’s visit to Falcone for answers.
Scene now transitions directly to Alfred’s hospital scene.
Trimmed redundant dialogue and empty reaction shots during Bruce/Alfred scene.
Focused on Alfred’s discussion of Thomas Wayne and Bruce’s vulnerability.
Rescored with “Fission” from Oppenheimer.
Falcone’s Death & Club Sequence
Removed Catwoman’s “nine lives” line.
Batman’s arrival at the club to stop Catwoman is now a surprise — no buildup shots of
him making his way through the club. just the one "tunnel gun lit” scene.
Removed Riddler’s question mark latte art.
Trimmed the apartment search scene. Now cuts straight to Riddler’s “My confession” card and immediate phone call.
Riddler Reveal & Final Changes
Moved “black and blue” line earlier in the Riddler interrogation.
Removed “You should’ve seen me in my mask” — redundant for audience and Batman.
As Riddler screams “No!”, the scene transitions to him sobbing in Arkham.
Joker/Riddler scene follows directly.
Rescored with “Requiem” from Collateral.
Added a visual overlay of Penguin staring out a window during Selina’s line about a
power grab — foreshadowing his rise.
Ending Sequence
Trimmed the bike goodbye scene.
Rescored ending with instrumental of “Blurry” by Puddle of Mudd.
Added AI Batman voiceover as Bruce looks into the rearview mirror:
Line inspired by Batman v Superman: “This world only makes sense if you force it to.”
Reflective line about not being about anger and the past, but something more.
Ends with a line from Batman Begins about being a symbol and incorruptible.
New title card and end credits.