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between Penguin and Joker: Folie à DeuxBatman's rogues are experiencing something of a renaissance, which is probably bad news if you live in Gotham. 2022 was the last time Batman appeared on the silver screen, and we're still two years away from the sequel.
Fans looking to catch up on the Batman movies may have questions, and that's understandable. To casual observers, the chronology of the Batman films may seem hopelessly byzantine, especially compared to the elegant staging of the Marvel Universe. The good news is that approx Everything DC can be found on MaxWhich makes it the best place to watch all the Batman movies.
For starters, the most recent live-action adaptations of Batman exist in separate universes (just don't call them the multiverse). Penguin He is part of Matt Reeves Batmanwhich was the first standalone Batman film since 2012 The Dark Knight Rises. Joker: Folie à Deux It is a sequel to Todd Phillips' film jokerStarring Joaquin Phoenix. the joker The films take place when Bruce Wayne is still a child.
In short, the only movie you should watch before streaming Penguin He is Batmanand you will want to broadcast The joker Before completing it, Folly Dukes It hits theaters on October 4. But what's the fun in that? If you want to know how to revisit the rest of the films in the series, here's everything you need to know to watch the Dark Knight's evolution on screen, including where the films were streamed from the Michael Keaton era to the Christian Bale years and beyond. .
Where to watch batman movies online
The best place to watch all the Batman movies is Max, the streaming hub for all things DC, including live-action TV shows, movies, and animated content. joker, Batmanand Penguin They're all streaming on Max, as are fan favorites like Batman: The Animated Series and Teen Titans.
Max is also available as a bundle with Hulu and Disney+, which is perfect if you want access to Marvel and DC with one subscription plan. Unfortunately, Max doesn't currently offer a free trial, but there are ways to get a discount if you're a student.
Technically, there are more Batman movies than you'll see in the list below, including oddities like the 1943 and 1949 theatrical serials, as well as the 1966 film based on the TV show. To keep things simple, we stuck to theatricality and liveliness Batman Films started by Keaton.
How to watch Michael Keaton Batman films
Tim Burton Batman films, including the film of the same name and its popular 1992 sequel Batman returnswhich stars Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer (Catwoman), and Danny DeVito (Penguin), is available to watch online if you have a Max subscription.
How to watch Val Kilmer Batman film
Val Kilmer 1995 Batman foreverwhich also stars Jim Carrey as the Riddler and Tommy Lee Jones as Harvey “Two-Face” Dent, airs on Max. Batman forever It was Val Kilmer's only outing as Batman.
How to watch George Clooney Batman film
Another one directed by Schumacher, Batman and Robin Clooney appears in the lead role, alongside Chris O'Donnell (Robin), Alicia Silverstone (Batgirl), Arnold Schwarzenegger (Mr. Freeze), and Uma Thurman (Poison Ivy). Stream on Max.
How to watch Christian Bale Batman films
Bale first appeared as Bruce Wayne in Christopher Nolan's film Batman Begins In 2005. This movie with Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Risesall flowing to Max.
How to watch Ben Affleck Batman films
Ben Affleck has worn the hoodie in many films, including… Suicide squad and Justice League. It first appeared in 2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicewhich was part of the DC Extended Universe. The DCEU is being rebooted as the DCU, which will be led by James Gunn, who will direct Superman in 2025. Stream on Max.
How to watch Batman movies in order
If you want to stream all of the available standalone live-action Batman movies in order, here's where you can watch (most of them). From Keaton's first run as Batman to… Dark Knight Featuring Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning performance as the Joker, here's where to begin. All of these are available to stream on Max unless otherwise noted.
- Batman (1966): Rent or buy it on Prime Video
- Batman (1989)
- Batman returns (1992)
- Batman forever (1995)
- Batman and Robin (1997)
- Batman Begins (2005)
- Dark Knight (2008)
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
- Batman (2022)
How to watch Batman spin-offs
There have been several live-action Batman-related spin-offs, including 2019's joker And also perhaps best forgotten Catwoman. Movies below, apart from jokeris part of the DCEU. Flash Featuring Michael Keaton as Batman, as well as some other characters from the past Batman films.
Batman 4K Movie Collection (4K Ultra HD) [4K UHD]
Fans of the Batman films directed by Burton and Joel Schumacher will want to pick up this DVD set, which includes Batman, Batman returns, Batman foreverand Batman and Robin. The set lets you watch movies in 4K, and comes with four discs.
The Dark Knight Trilogy (Special Edition) (Blu-ray)
Fans of Christopher Nolan's films can record all of the director's Batman films on DVD with this special six-disc edition Dark Knight Threesome. The three-movie box set is available on Blu-Ray, 4K or DVD. Additionally, the set includes bonuses like behind-the-scenes features and frameable posters.
