Batman (film series)

The fictional superhero Batman, who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics, has appeared in various films since his inception. Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger.

## Serials (1943-1949)

Batman had two serials Batman and Batman and Robin in 1943 and 1949 respectively. Lewis Wilson portrayed Batman in the first serial and Robert Lowery in the second serial.

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## Adam West Films (1966)

Batman was released in 1966 and was the first full-length theatrical adaptation of the DC Comics character. Adam West portrayed Batman in the film he also portrayed the character in the 1966 television series.

## Tim Burton/Joel Schumacher Films (1989-1997)

Main article: Batman Anthology

Batman had four theatrical films from 1989 to 1997 the first two were directed by Tim Burton and last two were directed by Joel Schumacher. Michael Keaton portrayed Batman in the first film he reprised the role in the sequel. However, Michael Keaton did not like the new direction the film series was heading in, and was replaced by Val Kilmer in Batman Forever. Val Kilmer did not return, because of scheduling conflicts with The Saint, and was replaced by George Clooney in Batman & Robin. However the film was panned by critics and ranks among the worst rated superhero films of all time. Due to the negative reception to Batman & Robin it led to the Batman franchise being put on hold. Michael Keaton reprised his role in the The Flash.

The series also starred Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, Jack Palance, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Michael Murphy, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman, Chris O'Donnell, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Uma Thurman and Alicia Silverstone.

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## Christopher Nolan Films (2005-2012)

Main article: The Dark Knight Trilogy

After years of failed attempts to bring Batman back to the silver screen. Christopher Nolan was hired to directed Batman Begins. Christian Bale portrayed Batman it's success led to two sequels The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises. The series was given a title The Dark Knight Trilogy (also referred to by fans as the Nolanverse). Collectively grossing over $2.4 billion at the worldwide box office, the trilogy has been ranked among the greatest ever made.

The series also starred Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Morgan Freeman, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

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## DC Extended Universe (2016 present)

Main article: DC Extended Universe

Batman was brought into the DC Extended Universe he is portrayed by Ben Affleck and is an older Batman compared to previous versions. He first appeared in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and reprised the role in subsequent films and has portrayed Batman the most with a total of five appearances. Ben Affleck made his final appearance as Batman in The Flash alongside Michael Keaton's version of the character.

The series also stars Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher, Jeremy Irons, Amy Adams, Jared Leto, Joe Morton, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, Amber Heard, Kevin Costner, Jesse Eisenberg, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Zachary Levi and Margot Robbie.

## The Batman Universe (2022 present)

Batman was rebooted in a new film titled The Batman directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson as Batman. It launched a Batman shared universe which will have two planned sequels and two spin-off televisions series.

The film will also star Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Barry Keoghan, Jayme Lawson, Andy Serkis, Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Felix, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Deirdre O’Connell.

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