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Batman captivates audiences of all ages — from every walk of life — no matter whether you like comedy, action, or anything in between. Batman’s ability to both transport you back to your childhood, while also making you understand parts of yourself during your current adult life makes him a hero unlike any other.
Despite the obvious fascination and positive traits exuded by Bruce Wayne’s alter ego, there have been some varied and sometimes not-so-good adaptations of the Caped Crusader on the screen. Of all Batman movies, big names have depicted the character, such as Michael Keaton and Christian Bale, while the villains have been equally famous ranging from Jack Nicholson to Jim Carrey. We’re here to help you sort out over 50 years of Batman’s stories, from animated classics to the most recent dark and moody reboot. Here’s the worst to the best Batman movies.
13. Batman & Robin (1997)
12. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
11. Batman Forever (1995)
10. Batman (1966)
9. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
7. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
6. Batman Returns (1992)
5. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
4. Batman Begins (2005)
The Batman (2022)
2. Batman (1989)
1. The Dark Knight (2008)
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