DC Extended Universe

The DCEU is a connected universe of films taking place in the same universe, sharing characters and plot threads. Batman is played by Ben Affleck in the DCEU, and as of now does not have a dedicated movie to himself. Batman V. Superman is the closest thing to a standalone Batman movie in the DCEU, the rest of the films feature him as a supporting cast member. They include BVS: Dawn of Justice (2016), Justice League (2017), and the Zack Snyder Cut of Justice League (2021).

1. The Batman (2022)

When news broke out that Robert Pattinson was cast as Batman in a standalone reboot, it was met with mixed reactions. For starters, Robert Pattinson was associated for his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga, and fans had a hard time imagining him as Batman. A history of failed reboots also added to the skepticism.

However, when the movie was released, Pattinson stunned everyone with his acting, drawing comparisons with Christian Bale himself by many fans. The film also happens to be the first to explore the detective aspect of Batman, a feature loved by fans of the comic books. The tone of the movie is marginally different than the rest of the adaptations and it works fluidly with Matt Reeves’ vision.

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.