# The Batman movies in release order

The ten live-action theatrical films starring Batman, from Batman: The Movie (1966) to The Batman (2022), with the actor who wore the cape in each.

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## Top 10

1. **Batman: The Movie** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 1966, Leslie H. Martinson. Adam West, spun off from the TV series.
2. **Batman (1989)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Tim Burton. Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson as the Joker.
3. **Batman Returns** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 1992, Tim Burton. The Penguin and Catwoman.
4. **Batman Forever** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 1995, Joel Schumacher. Val Kilmer.
5. **Batman & Robin** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 1997, Joel Schumacher. George Clooney.
6. **Batman Begins** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 2005, Christopher Nolan. Christian Bale; the Dark Knight trilogy begins.
7. **The Dark Knight** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 2008, Christopher Nolan. Heath Ledger as the Joker.
8. **The Dark Knight Rises** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 2012, Christopher Nolan. Bane.
9. **Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 2016, Zack Snyder. Ben Affleck.
10. **The Batman** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 2022, Matt Reeves. Robert Pattinson.

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