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The Batman

2022 2 hr 56 min actionadventure
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The Batman follows Bruce Wayne in his second year as Gotham’s vigilante as he investigates a series of murders committed by the Riddler. As corruption inside Gotham’s elite is exposed, Bruce begins to understand what Batman truly needs to represent. Based on DC Comics, the film reimagines Batman as a darker detective noir story. Its action|adventure|drame|fantasy angle gives the page a clear hook for fans comparing it against other comic-inspired releases, cult favourites and franchise instalments. We have rated this 7 out of 10, which makes it a worthwhile entry to revisit when comparing how well comic properties translate across different studios, eras and audience expectations. For SEO and fan discovery, it belongs here because it adds context to the bigger comic movie timeline: not every adaptation has to be perfect, but each one says something about the genre, the audience it was chasing and the kind of stories studios believed could work on screen.

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The Batman Details Director, release, studio & more
Runtime
2 hr 56 min
Studio
Array
Content rating
15
Last Updated
30 Sep 2026
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CMDB Review
7/10

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The Batman Review 7/10

We have rated this 7 out of 10. The Batman feels less like a superhero film and more like a detective thriller wearing a cape. Robert Pattinson brings a raw, obsessive Bruce Wayne, Paul Dano’s Riddler is genuinely unsettling, and Gotham looks like it needs a tetanus shot. Matt Reeves leans fully into noir atmosphere and lets Batman actually investigate crimes. Moody, slow-burning and excellent.

Did You Know?

  • Released in 2022.
  • Robert Pattinson plays Batman.
  • Matt Reeves directed the reboot.
  • Paul Dano plays the Riddler.
  • Zoë Kravitz plays Catwoman.
  • Colin Farrell plays Penguin.
  • The film focuses heavily on detective work.
  • It is set during Batman’s second year.
  • The Batmobile chase became iconic.
  • It launched a new DC continuity.

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