The raucous DC animated show is moving to Metropolis, which means Superman, which means… Brainiac.
“I will not be taken down by artificial intelligence!”
the costumed muscleman shouts in the preview footage, before hurling a chair at flying laser robots.

Bane (voiced by James Adomian) in ‘Harley Quinn’ season 5.MAX
Powerful robots aren’t usually a feature of Gotham City, whereHarley Quinnhas been set until now.
Batman and his rogues' gallery are more focused on hand-to-hand combat and gimmicks like laughing gas.
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But that’s the thing: In season 5, the show is moving to Metropolis.

A poster for ‘Harley Quinn’ season 5.MAX
Well, not if Bane has anything to say about it!
It’s unclear how those plot points might translate to the Metropolis setting, but you never know.
These characters will get to just continue their own little universe, as long as fans are interested.
Harley Quinnseason 5 premieres Jan. 16, 2025, on Max.
Check out the full trailer above and a new poster below.