MovieWeb

the batman (2022)

Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement when The Riddler starts killing key political figures. Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz and Paul Dano star.

The Batman
The Batman
PG-13
Superhero
Action
Crime
Drama
Mystery

Release Date
March 4, 2022
Director
Matt Reeves
Runtime
2hr 55min
Format
Theatrical
Studio
Warner Bros.
Writers
Peter Craig , Bill Finger , Bob Kane , Matt Reeves
Tagline
Unmask The Truth
Franchise
DC

Summary

When the Riddler, a sadistic serial killer, begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.

latest

Robert Pattinson as Batman standing in front of an orange sunset in The Batman (2022)
The Batman Wins Plagiarism Court Battle as Judge Finds in Favor of Matt Reeves & Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. and Matt Reeves have now been cleared of charges against them for plagiarism over The Batman script.

By 
Scenes from Max's Penguin series with Colin Farrell as Penguin
Max’s Penguin Series Looks Great, but it’s the Last Thing DC Needs Right Now

We love Colin Farrell's Penguin from The Batman, but DC needs to be focusing on rebuilding its franchise with core characters.

By 
Jeffrey Wright & Robert Pattinson as Jim Gordon & Batman in The Batman (2022)
The Batman 2 Delayed By a Year to 2026

The Batman sequel’s delay comes just a week after actor Paul Dano spoke out on the saturation point of superhero films.

By 
The Batman Writer Pens Game of Thrones Aegon's Conquer
New Game of Thrones Spinoff Will Be Penned by The Batman Writer

The Batman writer Mattson Tomlin will be working on the latest Game of Thrones spinoff.

By 
Alex Ross Batman villains
Arkham Spin-off Series: Which Batman Villains Do We Want to See?

Which Batman villains should appear in the HBO Max Arkham spin-off series? Here are a few we're hopeful for.

By  and
Jeffrey Wright's 5 Best Performances
Jeffrey Wright's 10 Best Performances, Ranked

The award-winning actor is a standout in American Fiction. Here's a closer look at the Westworld star's other top-tier roles over the years.

By  and
Robert Pattinson's Batman in front of the gates of Arkham Asylum as seen in the TV series Gotham
Matt Reeves' The Batman Arkham Asylum Spin-Off Will Be Part of the DCU

Matt Reeves' Arkham Asylum spin-off from The Batman will actually be part of James Gunn's DCU, and not sit in the Robert Pattinson universe.

By 
James Gunn and Matt Reeves with Robert Pattinson as Batman in The Batman
James Gunn Says Matt Reeves Did Not Want The Batman To Be Part of the DCU

While some fans have assumed that The Batman was "not allowed" to be part of the new DCU, it seems that this is not the case at all.

By 
The Batman Robert Pattinson Furniture
The Batman Star Robert Pattinson Has Turned his Hand to Designing Furniture

The Batman's Robert Pattinson not only knows how to fight crime, he also designs incredible furniture.

By 
robert-pattinson-the-batman
The Batman: 8 Details in Robert Pattinson's Suit You Might Have Missed

With The Batman now available to stream on HBO Max, here's a look at eight details in Robert Pattinson's suit that you might have missed.

By  and
Christopher Nolan filming Batman Begins.
Christopher Nolan Refuses to Answer if He's Seen The Batman, And For a Very Good Reason

The Dark Knight trilogy director Christopher Nolan explains why he doesn't want to say if he has seen Matt Reeves' The Batman or not.

By 
Colin Farrell as Penguin in The Batman
The Batman Spinoff The Penguin Delayed to Fall 2024

The Batman spinoff, The Penguin, slows its roll amid industry hurdles.

By 
Promo art for The Batman
How The Batman Is One of the Best Halloween Movies

There are many great films to watch to prepare for this Halloween, and Matt Reeves' The Batman is one of the best.

By  and
Barry Keoghan in Top Boy
The Batman: Barry Keoghan Reveals Details of Failed Riddler Audition

Barry Keoghan did his best to be cast as The Riddler in The Batman but failed. Lucky for him, he was cast as another iconic villain.

By 
robert pattinson the batman bruce wayne
Robert Pattinson Reveals His Biggest Fear About Being an Actor

The Batman star Robert Pattinson talks about the anxiety he suffers when taking movie roles.

By 
Paul Dano's Riddler in New Leaked Art Has The Batman Fans Freaking Out
The Batman: It Took 80 Takes to Capture the Final Scene Between The Dark Knight & The Riddler, Matt Reeves Reveals

The Batman's unforgettable, final scene between Paul Dano's Riddler and Battinson took two days and 80 takes to perfect.

By 
10 Batman Movies That Never Got Made
10 Batman Movies That Never Got Made

In honor of Batman Day, look back at the biggest cinematic takes on The Dark Knight that almost happened.

By  and
Ben Affleck on the right, Batman on the left
Explained: How the Ben Affleck Movies Got Batman Right

Ben Affleck's portrayal of the Dark Knight has had fans split from the very beginning, but he may have been one of the most accurate portrayals yet.

By  and
Split image of Kingdom of Heaven, Batman v Superman, and Apocalypse Now
10 Movies With Incredibly Different Director's Cuts

After the campaign for the Snyder Cut proved successful, let's look at some other directors' cuts that fundamentally changed their original movies.

By  and
Timothée Chalamet as Nightwing
Timothée Chalamet Captivates as DC’s Nightwing in Stunning Fan Art

Timothée Chalamet joins the DCU and dons Nightwing’s attire in new fan art.

By 
See more articles +