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It's hard to find a studio that isn't dying to get their own hit crossover film nowadays, especially when compared to the likes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its numerous successes. However, it may surprise audiences to know that there have been many proposed crossover films between characters of all different films and genres, and many that were never realized.

Although the world has gotten to see massive crossover films like Freddy vs. Jason and The Avengers, there are many other movies that fans probably would've loved to see as well.

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After the success of the major horror crossover Freddy vs. Jason in 2003, plans for a bigger sequel were quickly put in motion. Audiences had already seen two of horror's most legendary characters duke it out on the big screen, so...

Academy voters had no love for Joker: Folie à Deux, but Batman leads the pack when it comes to comic book movies at the Oscars.

Many months ago, Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux seemed a likely Oscar contender at this weekend’s Academy Awards ceremony. Breaking the Batman mould, the 2018 original remains the most-nominated comic book movie to date with 11 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director, and a Best Actor win for Joaquin Phoenix.

With the addition of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, the meta-fictional musical sequel came with more awards hype. This evaporated on contact with the movie’s lacklustre opening weekend, not to mention the disappointed reception from critics and fans.

(Full disclosure – I am blissfully ignorant of Phillips’ Joker movies, so won’t comment on either of them. Wherever you stand on them, it should suit everyone just fine if the worst movie that gets made...

Glen Powell has a DC character that he would love to play, but if The Dark Knight franchise were to be brought back for another movie, it would not work there. Powell has quickly become one of the fastest-rising movie stars in Hollywood. The actor's popularity comes from a string of successful high-profile projects, which include key roles in Top Gun: Maverick, Anyone but You, Hit Man, and Twisters. The actor has plenty of major roles lined up, though none of them are currently set to be in upcoming DC movies or series, though that could change.

Long before he became well-known worldwide, Powell was part of one of the biggest superhero movies ever. The actor played a stock trader in The Dark Knight Rises. Powell had a couple of scenes in the film, with his most memorable moment coming when Tom Hardy's Bane slams his head against a desk.

There's no denying that Batman has transcended his original status as a comic book character and is now a cultural icon. Ever since the character first appeared in an issue of Detective Comics in 1939, there have been several adaptations for film and television. When Tim Burton's vision hit theaters in 1989, Batman took on a darker tone. Whether it's The Animated Series, the Dark Night Trilogy, or even the graphic novel and animated adaptation of The Killing Joke, Batman now caters to a more mature audience.

The polar opposite of these modern depictions of Batman can be found in the television series that ran from 1966 to 1968 and featured Adam West in the title role. The show was campy, clever, and colorful, with Batman (West) and Robin (Burt Ward) protecting Gotham City from a rogue's gallery of iconic villains. In 1966, Batman: The Movie saw the series come to life on the big screen,...

Glen Powell has spoken about playing Batman, and I need him to join James Gunn's DC Universe as Bruce Wayne for a few reasons, one of them being the perfect full-circle moment with The Dark Knight Rises. There are going to be two live-action versions of Batman moving forward. Robert Pattinson's The Batman franchise will remain its own thing while James Gunn has a new actor play Bruce Wayne in the Dcu. The new Dark Knight will debut in Batman's The Brave and the Bold movie, which will also feature the live-action debut of Damian Wayne.

There have been no official updates on potential candidates to play the Dcu's Batman. However, several names have emerged among fans as favorites for the role. Those include stars like The Boys' Jensen Ackles, Reacher's Alan Ritchson, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Glen Powell. The latter is the outlier due to a couple of factors.

With Joker: Folie a Deux withering away at the box office, it seems likely that Warner Bros and DC are going to want to put a little distance between themselves and Todd Phillips’s disastrous sequel before the Clown Prince of Crime is welcomed back to the big screen (it seems highly unlikely he’ll figure into The Batman Part 2). However, sooner or later the Joker will return, as not one but two actors have won Oscars for playing the role (although Phoenix’s interpretation has been somewhat retconned). It’s just a delicious part to play, isn’t it? But, of all the actors, who was the best? Take the poll below and let us know!

Who is the best big-screen Joker?Cesar Romero (Batman: The Movie)Jack Nicholson (Batman '89)Mark Hamill (Batman: Mask of the Phantasm)Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)Jared Leto (Suicide Squad)Joaquin Phoenix...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Joker: Folie Deux!With a new live-action Batman set to debut in the Dcu's The Brave and the Bold, there could be a new star joining the ranks of actors who've portrayed the Joker. As one of the most iconic Batman villains of all time, there have been multiple actors who have portrayed the Joker in numerous live-action films and TV adaptations. The Clown Prince of Crime remains a DC fan-favorite, regarded as being among the greatest comic book characters of all time. Naturally, he has been re-interpreted by various actors throughout his long history, dating all the way back to 1940.

Every Joker actor has brought something new to the role, and the next one will join a storied legacy. Many actors have embraced the character's humorous tendencies, while others have made him a nightmarish character. In various Batman movies and shows, some...

Sam Strangis, the director, producer and production executive behind shows such as “CSI,” “The Brady Bunch,” and “Happy Days,” died of kidney failure on July 23 at Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, Calif., a family spokesperson confirmed. He was 95.

Strangis began his career as a script supervisor at Revue Studios before directing several episodes of “The Restless Gun,” which ran from 1957 to 1959. He went on to serve as a production manager for the 1966 film “Batman: The Movie” and later made the transition to head of production at Paramount Studios.

At Paramount, Strangis oversaw television shows such as “The Odd Couple,” “Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “The Brady Bunch,” “Love,” “American Style,” and “Mannix.”

Strangis, along with his producing partner, Don Boyle, eventually left Paramount to work on the iconic series “Six Million Dollar Man” for Universal Studios. He then went on to produce a number of television films...

Several Batman movie scenes have actually improved with age, whether due to their humor, gravitas, or influence on the superhero landscape. Batman movies are an integral part of the DC Universe, appearing prominently throughout the Dceu timeline and in the DCUs future. Though many of these were celebrated upon their release, certain scenes have become more effective in subsequent years.

Batmans journey through cinema has been an ever-evolving experience. From the 1960s camp of Batman: The Movie to the gritty realism of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy and beyond, each iteration of the Caped Crusader has reflected its eras tastes and cinematic trends. Over time, certain scenes from these films, whether initially praised or dismissed, have taken on new life. As the superhero genre has grown and audiences' perspectives have shifted, these moments have gained deeper meaning or newfound appreciation.

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The live-action Batman movies have spawned some of the most iconic character performances in superhero movie history. Since his DC debut in 1939, Batman has become one of the most iconic superheroes in pop culture. The character's dark, brooding nature and complex moral code have been explored across various media in the Dcu timeline, but it's in live-action films where Batman has truly shined. In each of these, the performances have been as varied as the films themselves, with actors delivering memorable portrayals of Batman, his allies, and his iconic rogues' gallery.

Starting with the campy charm of Adam West's Batman: The Movie in 1966, the Caped Crusader has undergone numerous cinematic transformations. Tim Burton's gothic take in the late 1980s and early 1990s, followed by Joel Schumacher's more flamboyant interpretations, laid the groundwork for Christopher Nolan's gritty, realistic Dark Knight trilogy. More recently, Zack Snyder's Dceu...

Tim Burton, the acclaimed director who re-invented Bruce Wayne on the big screen in Batman, says that it is unlikely he'll ever return to direct the Caped Crusader again, or any other superhero movie. Burton is reviving one of his classic franchises later this year with the long awaited Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which sees Michael Keaton return to the titular role after 36 years. The original Beetlejuice was one of Keaton's breakout roles, and led him to star in Burton's dark take on Bruce Wayne in Batman in 1989. Burton also directed the sequel, Batman Returns, which gave the world two iconic villain performances from Danny DeVito as Penguin, and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman.

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Superhero movies are synonymous with blockbusters and are the most valuable genre in modern cinema. However, it took many decades for superhero movies to evolve to the point where they were credible. Over the last 50 years, there has been at least one noteworthy superhero movie per decade.

Like ancient mythologies, superheroes reflect the times they inhabit. Batman in the 1960s and the 2000s reflects and represents different aspects of society. The best superhero movies from each decade are worth watching and serve as a good reminder of why superhero movies are awesome.

Batman: The Movie had Adam West Bring a Beloved Campiness to the Caped Crusader

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The Caped Crusader and his young ward battle evildoers in Gotham City.

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The most financially successful Batman movie earned $1,082,228,107 worldwide. Its success is attributed to the popularity of its predecessor and anticipation for the franchise's conclusion. Other Batman movies have been much less profitable.

The Batman movies have varied a lot throughout the years, particularly regarding overall box office performance, which highlights a surprising forerunner as the most profitable Batman movie ever. The first Batman movie appeared in 1966, and DC's Caped Crusader has been a cinematic staple ever since. Following this, Batman movies have varied from the bizarre to the brilliant, often with surprising box office results.

Batman has appeared in a litany of live-action movies, alongside a string of widely acclaimed animated Batman movies and franchises. The most popular of these reign supreme in the Dcu timeline as some of the greatest comic book movies ever made. However, several Batman movies boast shockingly impressive box office results (via The Numbers), despite...

Adam West's campy humor remains iconic with "Some days, you just can't get rid of a bomb!" Michael Keaton's unhinged delivery with, "You Wanna Get Nuts? C'mon! Let's Get Nuts!" Robert Pattinson's aggressive debut sets the tone with "I'm Vengeance!"

Throughout the entirety of the Batman franchise, the Caped Crusader and his villains have provided some of the best quotes in cinema. There have been multiple versions of Batman on the big-screen, and all of them have had at least one memorable line (if not more). To that end, it's fun to look back and pick out one of the best lines from every theatrical Batman release.

While actors and universes may change, Batman and Gotham City have long been a quintessential part of the superhero film genre. After all, The Dark Knight is easily one of the most popular superheroes of all time whether he's on the page,...

Due to Batman being one of the most popular fictional characters of all time, his films have taken over the box office since the first one came out in Batman: The Movie in 1966. These films have introduced some of the Bat's best and most iconic villains to the entire world and made them household names. But what some general audience members may not know is that the films have yet to even scratch the surface of villains that could appear in the live-action Batman movies.

Bruce Wayne's suits need to be practical for survival, especially without superpowers like other heroes. Adam West's iconic Batman had the least practical suit with no protection or stealth features. Pattinson's Batman suit in "The Batman" is the most practical yet, offering mobility, protection, and unique gadgets.

Batman has an impressively long and rich cinematic history, which has been accompanied by a plethora of Bat Suits - however, not all of them make sense for a crime fighter without superpowers. DC's Caped Crusader has gone through massive transformations in the pages of DC Comics, ranging from fairly campy to dark and brooding noir. These interpretations have also been mirrored on the big screen, and different Batmans have meant different Batsuits.

Given that Bruce Wayne is just a regular person under his suit, it makes it all the more important for the many Batman movies to explain why he isn't...

Snyder's Batman faces backlash for his lethal methods, but he's not the first Batman to take lives. Affleck's Batman has the highest kill count, sparking debate over how Batman should act. The Dceu Batman should uphold the no-killing rule to maintain character integrity within the cinematic universe.

Zack Snyder's Batman is considered controversial, but his Bruce Wayne only continued a trend with the character that has existed since the 1960s. Most audiences have positive feelings toward Ben Affleck's portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman. However, one aspect of the Dceu's Batman that divided viewers is that he showed little regard for the lives of criminals, often killing them in explosions or smashing them against walls. This was a decision made by Snyder that he has defended many times, most recently on the Joe Rogan podcast.

While Batman hasn't always had a rule against killing people, his rule has...

No matter how many different iterations of Batman there have been over the years, some folks still see colorful words explode across their memory of the caped crusader: Bang! Pow! Crash! For as dark as the adventures of Batman have progressively become, there’s no forgetting the brief era when the universe of “Batman” was a cartoonish, campy riot filled with tongue-in-cheek dialogue, scenery-chewing performances, and some very snug costumes. Comic books aside, it’s hard to believe that, for years, the TV show was essentially what people thought of when they pictured Gotham’s secretive hero, until 1989, when Tim Burton forever altered the way we view the Dark Knight.

The 60s TV show ran for three seasons on ABC. Still, the world got an extra dose of Batman soon after the first season concluded with Batman: The Movie, essentially a super-sized episode that brought four of Batman’s most...

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Since Batman in 1989, film and television adaptations of The Dark Knight have largely favored the darker, grittier interpretation popularized by such comic creators as Frank Miller and Dennis O’Neill. The popularity of these movies and series when compared to less beloved outings like Batman Forever and Batman & Robin certainly suggests an audience preference for a more grounded Batman. On the surface, this makes sense. Without grounding or realism, the premise of a man who fights crime while dressed as a bat can easily veer into silliness.

However, the continued reliance on this approach to the Caped Crusader has begun to flatten out the character and make his on-screen adventures feel tonally repetitive. Even worse, as people become increasingly aware of the growing...

At the end of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s 1988 one-shot Batman: The Killing Joke, the Joker lays out his worldview in plain terms. After testing his theory that “one bad day” could make even the most decent person into a madman like himself, the Joker tells his nemesis, “It’s all a joke! Everything anybody ever valued or struggled for… it’s all a monstrous, demented gag!”

Even more than the grisly sights of The Killing Joke—in which the Clown Prince of Crime sets out to prove his theory by brutalizing Batgirl Barbara Gordon and tormenting her father Commissioner Gordon—that line has set the course of Joker stories of the past several decades. Fans and creators alike try to push the Joker to edgier extremes, forgetting how Batman answers when his nemesis asks why he isn’t laughing. “Because I’ve heard it before,” he responds. “And...

Everyone loves cheesy movies, right? And who doesn’t like that warm feeling you get in your stomach when you help out the unfortunate; especially at this time of the year? Well, last year Nerdcage Live (which comes to us from our very own writer/editor Jay Saint G) did a charity stream called Cheesy Movies For Charity where they watched various bad movies. Since they smashed their goal last year, they’re bringing it back for another one. We here at JoBlo are all about giving back, so we wanted to make sure to highlight a cause we care about this Holiday Season.

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Quick Links Batman: The Movie (1966) The Original Batman Franchise Redefined the Character More Than Once Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy Grounded Batman and Comic Book Movies For Years The Dceu Introduced a Visually Impressive But Morally Questionable Batman Batman Made Waves in Other Elseworlds Stories Batman movies have become a fixture of cinema for decades. With so many series, it's hard to know the correct order to watch the Batman movies. While each entry features a unique take, they all capture a key component of Batman and his war against crime.

Batman's crusade against crime has captivated moviegoers since the Golden Age of cinema. Passing the cape and cowl from one actor to the next is integral to the hero's big-screen legacy, and many have served as Gotham's protector. With so many iterations and competing visions contributing to the mythos, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Twelve live-action films...

Batman's partnership with Robin is crucial in the Dcu's portrayal of the character, with the Boy Wonder being a central supporting hero of the Bat Family. Bat-gadgets are an important aspect of Batman's character, and while they don't need to be as extensive as Adam West's version, having an abundance of them is still essential. The Dcu should embrace Batman's rogue's gallery of villains, both well-known and lesser-known, and give them the care and reverence they deserve, just like the 1960s Batman TV show did.

The Dcu's Batman movie The Brave and the Bold can learn many lessons from the Adam West Batman TV show of the 1960s. The DC Universe will chart a new course on film following the formation of DC Studios, under the stewardship of James Gunn and Peter Safran. The new DC cinematic franchise, titled the Dcu, will properly begin with Gunn's Superman: Legacy, but...

Each actor who has portrayed the Joker in live-action movies has added something to make their version intimidating, whether it be Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger or Cesar Romero. Some Batman villains, like the Riddler and the Penguin, are more comical than scary, with their iconic outfits and goofy antics. The most terrifying Batman movie villain of all time is the Joker from The Dark Knight, portrayed by Heath Ledger, who creates anarchy and laughs while driving Gotham into madness.

Batman has a large catalog of phenomenal villains that have been adapted for live-action movies, but some of them are more frightening than others. The Caped Crusader is a captivating DC hero by himself, but his villains are what make his stories more intriguing. From the Joker to the Riddler to Two-Face, each villain has a unique way of delivering destruction and chaos to Gotham while being a true challenge for Batman.

The Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight. The World’s Greatest Detective. The Bat. He is vengeance. He is the night. He is, of course, Bruce Wayne – aka Batman. And for 84 years and counting, ever since his introduction in Detective Comics #27 on 30 March 1939, Bill Finger and Bob Kane’s Guardian of Gotham City continues to dominate popular culture.

A superhero with no actual superpowers (except for fat stacks of Benjamins), Bats is – in essence – just a man trying to turn his pain into something positive; a vigilante in a cowl and cape who’s capable of evolving with the times to be whatever kind of hero the moment asks for. It’s no wonder such a dynamic array of filmmakers – from Leslie H. Martinson to Tim Burton among many, many others – have been inspired to send up the Bat-signal on the big screen in live-action and animation over the years.

Welcome to the 27th installment of Page One Rewrite, where I examine genre screenplays that just couldn’t make it. This week, the cancelled follow-up to 1966's Batman: The Movie, the gloriously preposterous Batman Meets Godzilla. And if you have future suggestions, please let me know on Twitter.

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Commonly known now as Batman '66, the prime-time adaptation of DC's Caped Crusader has enjoyed a cultural footprint the character can never fully escape, in spite of numerous dark and gritty revamps. ABC placed an order for Batman expecting a mostly serious drama that would appeal to younger viewers, only for producer William Dozier to embrace pop-art camp and slapstick. Adam West's overly earnest portrayal of Batman grated on hardcore Dark Knight fans' nerves for years, but is commonly viewed now as a work of comedic genius.

A wave of "Batmania" followed the show's premiere,...

Batman movies have shown, even back in 1966's Batman: The Movie, that the best thing about the character has been the world he inhabits. This could be seen from the side characters like Vicki Vale or Harvey Dent or villains like The Joker and Catwoman. Even still, when looking at the Batman tetralogy, there's always been some speculation as to how connected the movies are, especially because Tim Burton's gothic style was nothing like Joel Schumacher's colorful and campy Gotham City.

While there are next to no visual connectors between both director's movies, small Easter eggs have been laid out that prove it's the same world. One of the most obvious came when Dr. Chase Meridian tried to seduce Batman by making a Catwoman reference, which was the villain he encountered in Batman Returns. But perhaps the most important and hilarious Easter egg tied to Batman & Robin,...

The Dark Knight Rises ending parallels a memorable scene from the 1966 Batman movie, showcasing the strength and diversity of the Batman franchise. Despite their different tones, both movies successfully use a similar plot point to create an impact. The connection between the two films highlights how the Batman franchise can seamlessly blend comedy and drama to cater to different audiences.

The Dark Knight Rises ending makes the 1966 Batman: The Movie much cooler in retrospect. Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy is regarded as one of the best Batman - and best superhero - adaptations of all time, changing the landscape of how the genre was regarded permanently. It arguably also began the current media upsurge of the superhero genre, due to both its immense critical and commercial success, and because it provided a look at just how realistic superhero movies could now be.

Interestingly, though, the movie also has...

Where to Watch Powered by Robert Pattinson's Batman is the first in 57 years not to kill someone directly or indirectly, breaking a longstanding tradition in Batman movies. Previous actors who played Batman, such as Michael Keaton and Christian Bale, have all killed villains in their respective films. While Pattinson's Batman has not killed anyone yet, there is a possibility that he may do so in the future, depending on the circumstances and his own self-control.

Robert Pattinson's Batman broke a long-running Dark Knight movie tradition. Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult — who was reportedly one of the three top candidates for the Superman role in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy recently — screen tested for Batman in Matt Reeves' The Batman, with the former Twilight star coming out on top and leading DC's latest Batman solo movie. While Ben Affleck's Dceu version of Batman will soon be recast for The Brave and the Bold movie,...

Jeremy Irons is back as Alfred Pennyworth in DC's The Flash. In the film, Batman's best ally reluctantly becomes Barry's guy-in-the-chair, using snarky comments to remind the younger hero that he's Batman's helper, not the Flash's. Irons' performance is as iconic as ever, and he matches the film's hilarious tone while still carrying Alfred's seriousness. However, he isn't the only actor to excel at this role.

Since he first appeared in the 1943 serial, many actors have portrayed Alfred Pennyworth, but some of them stand out from the rest. Whether it is because they add something new to Alfred's character that changes him forever or because they do a great job at sticking to his comics' identity, these actors are the best at playing Batman's closest confidant.

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William Austin was the first actor to ever portray Alfred Pennyworth in a live-action adaptation in 1943, with Lewis Wilson as Batman.

Midway through the first big budget Batman film in 1989, Jack Nicholson’s Joker takes a moment to pout. The title character has just run off in the Batmobile while Mistah J stands by stunned and dejected. Finally he even laments, “Where does he get those wonderful toys?”

The irony of this scene is that, sure, the Batmobile is cool (especially that model), but for generation after generation, the man in the purple suit is always the one audiences savor playtime with. Whether it’s Nicholson hamming it up for ‘80s audiences, Heath Ledger vamping like a rock star from hell, or Joaquin Phoenix turning Travis Bickle into a clown, it seems our hearts are always won over by the guy with green hair. Consider that the Joker is one of only three roles that has produced multiple Oscar winners—putting Ledger and Phoenix into elite company with Marlon Brando and...

A few different Bat-Vehicles appeared in 2023’s The Flash, as both Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton reprised their cinematic roles as the Dark Knight. Affleck’s Batman rode an advanced new take on The Dark Knight’s “Batpod” motorcycle while Barry Allen discovered the classic Batmobile from Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman in Keaton’s Batcave.

However, there are quite a few other Bat-Vehicles that have appeared in the comics before being adapted to other media. Batman modified a fleet of regular cars before he revealed his first themed Batmobile in 1941’s Batman #5 by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson. Shows like 1966's Batman or movies like 2005’s Batman Begins have since put their unique spin on Batman’s various rides.

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One of the most unique and memorable Bat-Vehicles first appeared in 1966’s classic Batman: The Movie.

The Batman franchise will be rebooted yet again in The Brave and the Bold, a film set in James Gunn’s DC Universe that could finally be a proper Batman and Robin movie. Robin has been an indispensable part of the Batman mythos, debuting less than a year after Batman himself. While the original Robin, Dick Grayson, is the first and most famous of Batman’s sidekicks, he has had many successors over the decades, including Bruce Wayne’s biological son, Damian Wayne. Damian will be the Robin of Gunn’s The Brave and the Bold, making it the first Batman film in over two decades to include Robin as a co-star.

In the mainstream Batman comic mythos, Bruce Wayne’s adopted son, Dick Grayson, first used the Robin mantle, followed by Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown, and Damian Wayne, with Carrie Kelley being Grayson and Todd’s only...

“I’m Batman.”

Sure, that might be one of the most memorable quotes from the numerous feature films starring the Caped Crusader But what about the others, the ones that came during a key moment in the action or a pivotal point in the plot?

Here, we’ve rounded up 41 of the most memorable lines of dialogue to be uttered on the big screen by Bruce Wayne or his alter ego.

We looked at 1966’s Batman: The Movie (starring Adam West), 1989’s Batman and 1992’s Batman Returns (Michael Keaton), 1995’s Batman Forever (Val Kilmer), 1997’s Batman & Robin (George Clooney), 2005’s Batman Begins, 2008’s The Dark Knight and 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises (Christian Bale), 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Ben Affleck) and 2022’s The Batman (Robert Pattinson) to pull some of the best.

Take a look at them below.

A case can be made that Batman is the quintessential cinematic superhero. He’s certainly been the most adapted to the big screen, with the Caped Crusader starring in 12 theatrically released films when you count animation and William Dozier’s Batman: The Movie tie-in from 1966. There’s good reason for that ubiquitousness too.

The visceral mystique of a dark cowl and cape; the shadowy world of an urban landscape crying out for a hero; even the universally relatable origin of an orphan who seeks to fill the void left by his parents’ deaths. Much of the iconography Batman would come to define in superhero comics was on the silver screen first. After all, Batman co-creator Bob Kane once described the character as “half-Zorro,” and for most folks of his generation, Zorro was synonymous with Douglas Fairbanks in The Mark of Zorro (1920), the movie which made the story of a daring...

Selina Kyle is one of the most beloved characters within the DC canon, and she’s received many cinematic iterations that showcase different aspects of the enigmatic qualities of Catwoman. Whether she’s an antagonist, a femme fatale, or a love interest, it’s almost guaranteed that Selina will cause some chaos in the life of the Dark Knight. While Lee Meriwether’s performance in 1966’s Batman: The Movie was hugely impactful in its time, it was Michelle Pfeiffer’s transformative work in Tim Burton’s 1992 masterpiece Batman Returns that offered the most complete, challenging, and heartbreaking examination of the character. It put pressure on all future iterations of Catwoman, but in The Dark Knight Rises, Anne Hathaway was given an opportunity to show an aspect of Selina’s life that we’d never seen before: a positive female friendship.

Adam West's Batman is well-known for the goofy situations he finds himself in, but now Harley Quinn has taken on one of his funniest gags in recently shared fanart. While it isn't unusual for the former villainess to employ gags, this one places a twist on a situation that is difficult for the Dark Knight. Depending on when in Harley's life she uses this gag, she could find herself in quite the dilemma.

In the film Batman: The Movie (1966), the titular hero - portrayed by Adam West - needs to get rid of a bomb. Instead of simply letting it go off in the hideout of Gotham's iconic villains, he runs around, holding it above his head, as he tries to find a safe place to deposit it.

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The 1960s Batman TV series carries a reputation for giving the Dark Knight a seemingly endless arsenal of gadgets to use in his fight against crime. These tools sometimes appeared incredibly limited in use, with the Caped Crusader pulling out an instrument necessary only for that exact situation. Yet even the goofiest of Batman's gadgets has god-killing potential in the hands of the Dark Knight.

This proves to be the case in Scott Snyder and John Romita Jr.'s All-Star Batman #2. When Batman tries to take Two-Face across the country in an attempt to cure him of his evil personality, the villain offers the fortunes of Gotham's wealthiest crime bosses to anyone who frees him from the Dark Knight's grasp. This gains the attention of King Shark and Amygdala, who attack Batman on a moving train. Batman quickly dispatches them by attacking King Shark with a shark repellent, sending...

With its recent release on HBO Max, The Batman continues to reshape the public’s perception of what a superhero movie can be. But it’s hardly the first time that the Dark Knight appeared on screen. In fact, outside of some serials of questionable quality in the 1940s, Batman’s feature film debut came with 1966’s Batman: The Movie.

For some viewers, there could not be a larger disparity between the pop art of the 60s movie and the gothic look of Matt Reeves’s film. But the Corridor Crew on YouTube found a way. A recently-posted video recreates The Batman’s first trailer, digitally replacing actors from the 2022 film with their 1966 counterparts. Instead of Robert Pattinson solving the clues of Paul Dano’s Riddler, we watch Adam West stare down Frank Gorshin. Now, it’s the 1955 Ford Lincoln Futura Batmobile instead of a ’69 Charger chasing down Burgess Meredith’s Penguin,...

Few modern characters have captivated audiences and storytellers alike quite like Batman. Ever since writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane debuted the character in a 1939 issue of Detective Comics, the Dark Knight has demanded interest, first in comics, but soon also in TV, games and of course, movies. Because, goodness, there sure are a lot of Batman movies.

It didn’t take long for The Caped Crusader to arrive on film, making his theatrical debut all the way back in 1943 with a pair of Columbia Pictures serial films, and since then, the character’s cultural imprint has grown exponentially, with more than nine actors taking on the role in film – in fact, we’re about to have three live-action Batmen at the same time with the arrival of “The Flash.”

If that sounds like the Batman timeline is a confusing one, it can be, especially once the DC Multiverse opens up.

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The Pitch: In light of Matt Reeves' "The Batman" opening in theaters, let's take a look back at that other live-action movie featuring the Caped Crusader, Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman, and other denizens of Gotham City.

"Batman," also commonly known as "Batman: The Movie," begins with a series of written odes to "crusaders against crime" and "lovers of the ridiculous and the bizarre" (among others) before...

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Say hello to the Penguin’s little friend!

After Colin Farrell confirmed that there is a “The Batman” spin-off for his character Penguin in the works at HBO Max, producer Dylan Clark has now hinted at the storyline, likening it to another gangster epic: “Scarface.”

“We’re doing one with Colin [Farrell, as Oswald Cobblepot], seeing Oz rise to power, almost like a ‘Scarface’ story,” “The Batman” producer Clark told SFX Magazine via Games Radar. “It’s exciting to do something like that just as a standalone, but it speaks to the character and our movie, so that you’ll go back to the movie [and say], ‘Oh, I see that backstory there, that line refers to this’.”

Farrell similarly shared details on the upcoming series with Entertainment Tonight.

“We have to get into what made him the man he is. And also, it will pick up where this film finished off, I think. I think...

It started with the logo. They didn’t even put the movie’s name on the teaser poster, because everyone already recognized the universal symbol for a decades-old comic-book character. But this oval with a bat silhouette was . . . different. It didn’t look like an ad for a kid’s flick, despite the fact it was a superhero movie. It gave the impression of being ominous, somber, darker. This wasn’t your father’s Batman. And he wasn’t your Saturday-morning Super Friend, either.

Then, the trailer for Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman showed up,...

With a long list of villains lined up for Robert Pattinson's The Batman to face off ast, it was always going to be a struggle for them all to have main roles in the latest reboot of the DC franchise. Colin Farrell has revealed in a new interview that one character who won't have too much screen time in the movie is his iteration of the Penguin. Discussing the challenges of shooting the movie during Covid-19 restrictions, Farrell divulged that his character only appears in a handful of scenes, and he is more than happy with that.

Talking to MTV's Josh Horowitz about filming The Batman around the numerous pandemic shutdowns and changing restrictions, Colin Farrell said, "Obviously, Covid began to grip the world while we were shooting and I left London in March [2020] and we were still down for four or five months. And then we went...

The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, listen as Sacha Baron Cohen breaks down one […]

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In a world where things feel like they’re spinning out of control and everything is chaos, it can be quite comforting to watch Bruce Wayne put on a rubber suit and punch bad guys in the face. It’s why Batman movies have been a staple of the moviegoing diet for more than 30 years. That doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon, and even with The Batman’s film production currently delayed, there’s already a richly diverse cinematic legacy of Dark Knight content to choose from: serious dramatic movies, campy comedy movies, animated adventures, and bleak live-action team-ups, to name but a few. Chances are there’s a Batman movie out there that stands above all others for you. Here’s how to find them on streaming.

Batman: The Movie (1966)

The first Batman movie on our list is the one that’s sometimes forgotten. Indeed, for a...

The Batman is currently shooting in London and star Jeffrey Wright has been photographed near the set looking much more like Commissioner James Gordon. Stemming from the original Batman comic books, Commissioner Gordon is very well known for his trademark mustache, a look which has carried over into nearly every movie, television, or animated Batman adaptation featuring the character. As we haven't seen any official photos of Wright in character as Gordon in The Batman, it had been unclear if this new version of the Gotham City Commissioner would retain the character's familiar facial hair, but it now appears we have our answer.

At the Langham Hotel in London, Jeffrey Wright was spotted by a fan who spoke to him about The Batman and even managed to snap a picture. Wright does not appear to be in full wardrobe, as he is dressed casually and likely wasn't filming at the time the photo was taken.

Despite Joker being the most heavily Oscar-nominated comic book movie in history, in the end it only took home two awards at this year’s ceremony: Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix and Best Original Score for composer Hildur Guðnadóttir. However, its wins continue a trend of live action movies featuring the Clown Prince of Crime to have picked up at least one of the film industry’s most coveted honors.

First off, no, this sadly doesn’t include 1966’s Batman: The Movie, the Adam Ward TV series taken to the big screen in a ludicrous expansion, which unsurprisingly did not set awards season alight. Outwith that colorful and villain-overloaded campfest, the Joker’s first live action appearance was Jack Nicolson’s gangster in Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman movie. The film’s only Academy Award nomination was for Best Art Direction, and was picked up by production designer Anton Furst and set decorator Peter Young.

Jeffrey Wright will play Commissioner Gordon in “The Batman,” director Matt Reeves announced Wednesday.

Late in the afternoon, Reeves tweeted a gif of Wright saying “Tweet something,” along with the text “Tweet! #Gordon,” and a bat emoji.

Created in 1939 by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, Jim Gordon is commissioner of Gotham City’s police department, most often portrayed as a veteran officer who formed an unofficial partnership with Batman first to combat systemic corruption inside Gpd and later to deal with the supervillains plaguing the city. He’s also the father of Barbara Gordon, who secretly fights crime alongside the caped crusader as Batgirl. Gordon’s backstory is further elaborated on in Frank Miller’s “Batman: Year One,” where he’s depicted as a disgraced Chicago cop who finds personal and career redemption after moving to Gotham City just as Batman begins his caped crusade.

With Joker hitting theaters this weekend, the Screen Junkies decided to release a new episode of Honest Trailer that has some fun with the original 1966 Batman: The Movie. I loved the cheesiness of the original Batman series. It’s a unique one of a kind adaptation of Batman that we’ll never see again.

This Honest Trailer hilariously jokes around about the over-the-top cheesiness of the film and one of the best things that it points out is that this version of Batman is like the love child of Christopher Walken and Jeff Goldblum because it totally is! It’s pretty insane how the personalities of those two actors are Adam West’s Batman!

Anyway, after you walk out of the theater watching the twisted and jet black Joker movie, come back here and watch this to lighten the mood!