Batman
Start the Batman saga with Batman (1989), the first film audiences saw and the usual entry for a full rewatch. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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This guide lists all ten major live-action Batman theatrical films in release order — the way audiences first saw the Dark Knight on the big screen from 1989 to 2022. Release order is the simplest path through Batman's cinematic history: Burton's gothic vision, Schumacher's neon camp, Nolan's grounded trilogy, the DCEU crossover era, and Matt Reeves's noir reboot each stand as their own chapter.
Batman Films in Release Order
Batman Returns
In release order, Batman Returns (1992) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Batman entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Batman Forever
Batman Forever (1995) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Batman. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Batman & Robin
In release order, Batman & Robin (1997) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Batman entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Batman Begins
Batman Begins (2005) is a core middle chapter for Batman fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight (2008) is a core middle chapter for Batman fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Batman. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Batman. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Justice League
In release order, Justice League (2017) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Batman entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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The Batman
The Batman (2022) closes the main Batman film line-up in release order — save it for when you want the saga's last chapter. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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What is the best order to watch Batman movies?
Release order is the easiest approach. Watch the films in the order they premiered — Burton and Schumacher's 1990s run, Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, the DCEU entries, then The Batman. Each era tells a self-contained story, so jumping between continuities is fine once you finish a block.
Are all Batman movies connected?
No. Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher's four films share one continuity. Christopher Nolan's trilogy is separate. Batman v Superman and Justice League belong to the DCEU. The Batman (2022) is a standalone reboot with no connection to the others.
Should I watch Suicide Squad or Zack Snyder's Justice League?
This list covers the ten theatrical Batman-led films only. Suicide Squad features a brief Batman cameo but is not a Batman movie. Zack Snyder's Justice League is an extended re-cut of the 2017 film — watch it only if you want the longer DCEU version after Justice League.
Where does The Batman fit?
The Batman (2022) is a complete reboot unrelated to any prior film. You can watch it anytime — many fans save it for last because it represents the newest take on the character.
How long does it take to watch all Batman movies?
All ten films run roughly 22 hours total. A common marathon splits into four blocks: the 1990s quartet (~7 hours), the Nolan trilogy (~7.5 hours), the two DCEU films (~5 hours), and The Batman (~3 hours).
