Christopher Nolan Trilogy

If you’re this far along the Batman movies binge, things get really interesting from here on. Christopher Nolan’s take on Batman is, without doubt, one of the best experiences not just of superhero movies, but of cinema itself.

1. Batman Begins (2005)

This is an origin story and a pretty good one at that. It paves the way for a signature Christopher Nolan direction, telling the story of Bruce Wayne’s becoming Batman, and contains his entire training arc. The acting is phenomenal; Christian Bale would be an immortal role for years to come. The plot, pacing, effects, all mesh together beautifully.

2. The Dark Knight (2008)

The sequel to Batman Begins, this movie is the highlight of Batman movies. The Dark Knight is one of the best movies made, ever. It has a rating of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 9/10 on IMDb, and earned over 1 billion dollars in revenue. It was nominated for eight Academy Awards, and Heath Ledger was awarded Best Supporting Actor for his role as the Joker. It is a treat to watch, with every second of screen time adding to the sheer class this movie has.

3. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Concluding Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises doesn’t sacrifice even an inch of quality. It’s as compelling as the last two movies have fleshed-out antagonists, and wraps up Bale’s performance as Batman in a satisfying manner. Tom Hardy’s Bane gets special mention for being an absolutely remarkable villain that’s introduced in the third movie of a trilogy and goes on to steal the show with his performance.

Batman is without a doubt one of the most popular superheroes in existence. The name is recognized by everyone, be it a die-hard DC fan, or a parent of a child who is into superheroes. The first adaptation of the character to screen was 79 years ago (Batman, 1943) and since then his legacy has been etched into stone.

It’s a career milestone for several actors to have played the role of Batman, some of their popularity skyrocketing because of their iconic portrayal of the Bat. Here’s how one can watch all (most) Batman movies in chronological order. The list would be unbearably long if we included the animated films and cameo appearances so we’ll stick to the live-action movies.