"Merry Little Batman", an animated feature based on characters from DC Comics, will make its debut on Prime Video on December 8.

The streaming service shared the release date and the first poster of the Mike Roth-directed film on microblogging site X on Wednesday evening.

"This holiday season, join Batman, Alfred Pennyworth, and young Damian Wayne in an epic adventure to save Christmas in Gotham City. #MerryLittleBatman premieres exclusively on Prime Video December 8," the post read.

"Merry Little Batman" follows young Damian Wayne who finds himself alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve.

"He must transform into 'Little Batman' in order to defend his home and Gotham City from the crooks and supervillains intent on destroying the holidays," according to the official plot description.

The family action comedy features the voices of Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, and David Hornsby. Roth, who also serves as an executive producer, has directed the film from a screenplay by Morgan Evans and Jase Ricci.

"Merry Little Batman" is produced by Warner Bros Animation.

Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by The Telegraph Online staff and has been published from a syndicated feed.