Batman Movies
Batman – 1943 (Serial)
In this 15-chapter wartime serial, Batman and Robin serve as secret U.S. government agents fighting Japanese spy Dr. Daka. Using a mind-control device to create zombie slaves and sabotage America's war effort, Daka forces the heroes into perilous traps, high-stakes chases, gadget battles, and patriotic confrontations across Gotham in classic cliffhanger style.
Batman and Robin – 1949 (Serial)
Batman and Robin tackle the enigmatic Wizard, who uses a remote-control device to hijack vehicles and unleash chaos in Gotham. In this 15-chapter serial, the Dynamic Duo investigate murders, evade deadly traps, and uncover the villain's identity through detective work, explosive action, and escalating dangers in a classic post-war chapter-play adventure.
Batman – 1966
The campy Dynamic Duo, Batman and Robin, confront the United Underworld: Joker, Penguin, Riddler, and Catwoman. The villains steal a dehydrator ray to shrink world leaders into dust and demand ransom, leading to absurd gadgets, colorful deathtraps, POW! fight scenes, and humorous heroics in this faithful big-screen adaptation of the popular TV series.
Batman – 1989
Gotham's shadowy vigilante Batman targets crime lord Carl Grissom and his volatile henchman Jack Napier, who becomes the grotesque Joker after a vat of chemicals. As the madman unleashes deadly gas attacks and twisted schemes on the city, Bruce Wayne balances his secret identity with a budding romance in Tim Burton's dark, gothic vision.
Batman Returns – 1992
During a twisted Christmas in Gotham, Batman faces the vengeful, sewer-dwelling Penguin allied with corrupt tycoon Max Shreck. Meanwhile, secretary Selina Kyle transforms into the seductive, whip-wielding Catwoman seeking brutal payback. This dark, atmospheric tale explores betrayal, revenge, and fragile alliances amid snow-covered streets and gothic architecture.
Batman Forever – 1995
Batman battles Two-Face, a vengeful ex-district attorney scarred by tragedy, and the brilliant but insane Riddler, who devises a mind-draining superweapon. As he mentors orphaned Dick Grayson (who becomes Robin), Bruce Wayne navigates romance, psychological struggles, and the burden of his dual life in this vibrant, neon-lit sequel.
Batman & Robin – 1997
Batman and Robin join forces with new ally Batgirl to stop Mr. Freeze's cryogenic scheme to freeze Gotham City and Poison Ivy's plan to unleash toxic mutant plants worldwide. Amid colorful gadgets, icy battles, seductive traps, and family tensions, the heroes defend the city in this over-the-top, campy comic-book spectacle.
Batman Begins – 2005
Traumatized by his parents' murder, young Bruce Wayne trains globally in combat and stealth before returning to corrupt Gotham as the masked vigilante Batman. He confronts fear-inducing toxin master Scarecrow and a shadowy league plotting the city's annihilation in Christopher Nolan's realistic, grounded origin story of heroism and justice.
The Dark Knight – 2008
Batman partners with idealistic DA Harvey Dent and honest Commissioner Gordon to dismantle Gotham's mob. Chaos erupts when the unpredictable Joker launches terrorist attacks, psychological games, and moral dilemmas that test the heroes' limits, forcing sacrifices and exposing the thin line between order and anarchy in an intense thriller.
The Dark Knight Rises – 2012
Years after sacrificing his reputation, a physically broken Batman emerges from hiding to confront mercenary terrorist Bane, who cripples Gotham, unleashes its prisoners, and exposes devastating secrets. In this epic conclusion, themes of redemption, sacrifice, and renewal drive the city toward a hard-fought rebirth amid massive destruction.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – 2016
Haunted by the destruction in Metropolis, Batman sees Superman as an uncontrollable threat and seeks to neutralize him. Manipulated by genius Lex Luthor, the two icons clash in a brutal showdown while debating power, morality, and humanity, setting the stage for larger dangers in the DC universe.
Justice League – 2017
Inspired by Superman's sacrifice, Batman and Wonder Woman assemble a team—Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg—to combat alien conqueror Steppenwolf, who hunts powerful Mother Boxes to awaken a greater evil. The reluctant heroes unite in high-stakes battles to defend Earth in this action-packed team-up adventure.
Zack Snyder's Justice League – 2021
The Snyder Cut follows Batman and Wonder Woman recruiting Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg to prevent Steppenwolf and Darkseid from conquering Earth via ancient Mother Boxes. With richer character backstories, epic scope, restored footage, and deeper themes of hope and unity, it delivers a grander vision of heroism.
The Batman – 2022
In his early days as a brutal vigilante, Batman investigates the Riddler, a masked killer targeting Gotham's corrupt elite with gruesome puzzles. His probe uncovers hidden family secrets, widespread rot, and moral questions about vengeance versus justice in this dark, noir-style detective thriller set in a rain-soaked city.
The Batman: Part II – 2027
Continuing in Matt Reeves' grounded Elseworlds universe, Batman intensifies his crusade against Gotham's criminal underworld. Facing evolved threats, deepening mysteries, and returning characters, the Dark Knight delves further into corruption and personal demons in this anticipated sequel.
TV Series
Batman – 1966
The campy Dynamic Duo, Batman and Robin, confront the United Underworld: Joker, Penguin, Riddler, and Catwoman. The villains steal a dehydrator ray to shrink world leaders into dust and demand ransom, leading to absurd gadgets, colorful deathtraps, POW! fight scenes, and humorous heroics in this faithful big-screen adaptation of the popular TV series.
Gotham – 2014
In corrupt Gotham after the Waynes' murder, young detective Jim Gordon battles crime in the GCPD while protecting orphaned Bruce Wayne. The series explores the dark origins of villains like Penguin, Riddler, Catwoman, and the Joker, blending gritty police drama, rising corruption, and character evolution in a five-season prequel to the Batman legend.
Animated TV Series
The Adventures of Batman – 1977
Batman and Robin, joined by Batgirl, battle classic rogues like Joker, Penguin, and Catwoman, plus original foes, in short, action-packed animated segments. With Bat-Mite's mischievous "help" often complicating matters, the heroes use gadgets and teamwork to thwart crimes in Gotham in this lighthearted, Filmation-produced Saturday morning cartoon full of heroic antics.
Batman: The Animated Series – 1992
Billionaire Bruce Wayne operates as the shadowy vigilante Batman, protecting Gotham from a colorful rogues' gallery including Joker, Penguin, and Catwoman. With allies like Robin and Commissioner Gordon, he tackles crime through detective work, high-tech gadgets, and moral complexity in this acclaimed, noir-influenced series known for deep characters and stunning art deco style.
The New Batman Adventures – 1997
Years after the 1992 series, an older Batman mentors new Robin (Tim Drake), partners closely with Batgirl, and relies on former Robin Dick Grayson as Nightwing. Facing revamped villains in a darker, streamlined art style, the hero fights Gotham's threats in this direct continuation emphasizing family dynamics and evolving heroism.
Batman Beyond – 1999
In a futuristic Gotham, retired Bruce Wayne mentors rebellious teen Terry McGinnis, who dons an advanced Batsuit to become the new Batman. Battling high-tech criminals, corporate corruption, and personal demons under Wayne's guidance, Terry revives the legend in a cyberpunk world of neon dangers and youthful vengeance.
The Batman – 2004
A young Bruce Wayne, early in his crimefighting career, operates as Batman to battle Gotham's emerging villains like Joker, Penguin, and Riddler. With evolving gadgets and allies, he uncovers conspiracies in a stylized, action-heavy series blending detective work, high-stakes battles, and a fresh take on classic foes.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold – 2008
Batman teams up with DC Universe heroes like Blue Beetle, Green Arrow, and Aquaman for episodic adventures against villains. Emphasizing fun, retro comic-book spirit, and lighthearted banter, the Caped Crusader balances serious justice with humorous team-ups in this action-packed, fourth-wall-breaking series celebrating heroic partnerships.
Beware the Batman – 2013
In Batman's early years, he combats Gotham's organized crime and lesser-known villains like Professor Pyg and Anarky. Teaming with sword-wielding Katana and ex-agent butler Alfred, he hones his skills in a darker, CGI-animated tone focused on intrigue, martial arts, and shadowy underworld threats.
Batman: Caped Crusader – 2024
In a noir-inspired 1940s Gotham, young Bruce Wayne becomes Batman to fight rampant corruption and crime. His crusade draws uneasy allies in the GCPD and City Hall while spawning deadly consequences, exploring moral ambiguity and classic villains in a moody, character-driven reimagining with pulp detective vibes.
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 – 2026
Continuing the 1940s noir style, Batman faces evolving threats and new interpretations of iconic foes like a very different Joker. Deepening Gotham's corruption, allies, and Batman's psyche, the season builds on Season 1's serialized mysteries with fresh storylines, moral complexity, and atmospheric crimefighting in this acclaimed Prime Video series.
Animated Movies
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm – 1993
Batman is wrongly blamed for a series of mob boss murders committed by a mysterious hooded vigilante known as the Phantasm. As he hunts the killer amid rising public fear, Bruce Wayne confronts his past, a rekindled romance, and the Joker's deadly schemes in this dark, gothic tale of vengeance and identity.
Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero – 1998
Desperate to save his cryogenically frozen wife Nora after an accident damages her chamber, Mr. Freeze returns to Gotham and kidnaps Batgirl as a potential organ donor. Batman and Robin race against time to rescue her, uncovering a mad doctor's alliance with Freeze in this tense, character-driven adventure.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker – 2000
In a futuristic Gotham, young Batman Terry McGinnis faces the impossible return of the Joker, long thought dead, who unleashes chaos and targets Bruce Wayne. As secrets from the original Batman's past surface, Terry must confront the Clown Prince of Crime's deadly legacy in a thrilling, dark showdown.
Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman – 2003
A ruthless new vigilante, Batwoman, disrupts Penguin and Rupert Thorne's illegal arms deals to Kasnia, using lethal force that clashes with Batman's code. As Batman investigates her identity amid false leads and romance, he uncovers multiple women behind the mask in this action-packed mystery with twists and high-stakes battles.
Batman: Gotham Knight – 2008
An anthology of six animated shorts set after Batman Begins, exploring key moments in Bruce Wayne's early crimefighting career. From street-level encounters and police perspectives to battles with villains like Killer Croc, Scarecrow, and Deadshot, the stories showcase Batman's growth, compassion, and battles in a stylized, interconnected narrative.
Batman: Under the Red Hood – 2010
A mysterious vigilante called Red Hood emerges in Gotham, killing criminals with ruthless efficiency and challenging Batman's no-kill rule. As Batman investigates, old wounds reopen involving a fallen Robin, the Joker, and a quest for justice that forces moral confrontations in this intense, emotionally charged tale of vengeance and redemption.
Batman: Year One – 2011
Fresh from training abroad, Bruce Wayne returns to corrupt Gotham to become Batman, while honest Lt. James Gordon fights departmental rot and mob influence. Their parallel journeys forge an uneasy alliance against crime lords like Carmine Falcone in this gritty, noir-inspired origin story of heroism and integrity.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 – 2012
After a decade in retirement, 55-year-old Bruce Wayne dons the cape again as Gotham spirals into chaos under the violent Mutant gang. Facing public division, physical limits, and new threats like Two-Face, Batman's return ignites controversy and epic battles in this adaptation of Frank Miller's groundbreaking, mature graphic novel.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 – 2013
Continuing his war on crime, an aging Batman confronts the Joker’s deadly comeback and a government-backed Superman sent to stop him. Amid societal collapse, nuclear threats, and moral clashes, the Dark Knight fights for Gotham’s soul in the climactic conclusion to Frank Miller’s iconic, gritty tale of heroism in a broken world.
Son of Batman – 2014
Batman discovers he has a son, Damian Wayne, raised by the League of Assassins and trained as a killer. As the boy struggles with his violent upbringing, father and son team up against Ra’s al Ghul’s schemes and new threats like Deathstroke in this intense story of family, legacy, and redemption.
Batman vs. Robin – 2015
Damian Wayne clashes with his father’s no-kill code while investigating the mysterious Court of Owls, a secret society manipulating Gotham. As Batman and Robin face deadly assassins and internal conflicts, the boy grapples with loyalty, darkness, and his place in the family in this dark, suspenseful tale of legacy and betrayal.
Batman: Bad Blood – 2016
When Batman vanishes, Batwoman and Batwing step up to protect Gotham amid rising threats. Bruce Wayne’s apparent death forces allies like Nightwing and Robin to confront family secrets, a new villainous league, and the legacy of the Bat in this action-packed story of heroism, deception, and blood ties.
Batman: The Killing Joke – 2016
The Joker escapes Arkham and targets Commissioner Gordon in a twisted scheme to prove anyone can be driven mad. As Batman races to stop him, the film explores the Clown Prince’s origins and the thin line between sanity and insanity in this dark, psychological adaptation of the controversial graphic novel.
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders – 2016
In a retro homage to the 1960s series, Adam West’s Batman and Burt Ward’s Robin battle classic villains like Joker, Penguin, Riddler, and Catwoman, who unite to steal a dehydrator ray and threaten world leaders. Packed with campy gadgets, POW! fights, and nostalgic humor, this fun adventure celebrates the Dynamic Duo’s iconic era.
Batman and Harley Quinn – 2017
Batman reluctantly teams up with Poison Ivy and the unpredictable Harley Quinn to stop a plant-based eco-terrorist threat from the Floronic Man. The unlikely trio embarks on a road-trip adventure filled with humor, chaos, and action as they race to prevent a catastrophic ecological disaster in this lighthearted, character-driven story.
Batman vs. Two-Face – 2017
In this retro sequel to Return of the Caped Crusaders, the 1960s Batman and Robin face the villainous Two-Face, who uses a serum to turn Gotham's citizens into evil versions of themselves. With campy gadgets, classic humor, and guest voices, the Dynamic Duo battles split-personality chaos in nostalgic style.
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – 2018
In an alternate 19th-century Gotham, Batman hunts Jack the Ripper, who targets the city's women amid Victorian society. As suspicion falls on Bruce Wayne, he partners with a determined Selina Kyle to uncover the killer's identity in this dark, atmospheric steampunk-inspired tale of mystery and horror.
Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – 2019
When the Foot Clan allies with Ra's al Ghul and the League of Assassins, the Ninja Turtles cross into Gotham and team up with Batman to stop a mutagen plot. This high-energy crossover delivers thrilling action, humor, and clashes of worlds as heroes battle Shredder and Bane.
Batman: Hush – 2019
A mysterious new villain called Hush orchestrates attacks on Batman and his allies, manipulating Gotham's rogues and revealing secrets from Bruce Wayne's past. With Catwoman's help, Batman uncovers a conspiracy tied to his own life in this intense, faithful adaptation of the acclaimed graphic novel.
Batman: Soul of the Dragon – 2021
In the 1970s, young Bruce Wayne trains in martial arts in Asia alongside Lady Shiva, Richard Dragon, and Bronze Tiger. Years later, the group reunites to stop an ancient mystical threat tied to their past in this stylish, action-packed story blending kung-fu cinema and superhero lore.
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One – 2021
In early Batman years, the Dark Knight and Commissioner Gordon hunt the Holiday killer, who murders Gotham's crime families on holidays. As suspects multiply—including Falcone, Dent, and the Riddler—tensions rise in this noir mystery exploring corruption, family, and the origins of Two-Face.
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two – 2021
Continuing the Holiday investigation, Batman faces escalating violence as the killer's pattern points toward Harvey Dent's transformation into Two-Face. Amid mob wars, personal betrayals, and moral dilemmas, the Dark Knight fights to save Gotham's soul in the gripping conclusion to this acclaimed holiday-themed thriller.
Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons – 2022
Teenage Damian Wayne (Robin) and Jon Kent (Superboy) clash while their fathers, Batman and Superman, are trapped in space. The boys must overcome rivalry to stop a deadly alien threat and save their dads in this fun, action-packed story of young heroes, family, and legacy.
Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham – 2023
In a 1920s alternate universe, explorer Bruce Wayne returns to a cursed Gotham overrun by Lovecraftian horrors. As ancient evils awaken, Batman confronts monstrous versions of his rogues and cosmic threats in this dark, horror-infused steampunk tale of madness, mystery, and apocalyptic danger.
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall – 2026
In the first part of this multi-part adaptation, Bane orchestrates a massive breakout from Arkham Asylum, flooding Gotham with its most dangerous villains. As Batman pushes his body and mind to the limit defending the city, the stage is set for the legendary battle that will break the Dark Knight.