The Batman (2022)

The Batman (2022)

The Batman is a 2022 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Batman. Directed and co-written by Matt Reeves, the film stars Robert Pattinson as the titular character. It is a standalone story, unconnected to previous Batman films, and focuses on Bruce Wayne's second year of fighting crime in Gotham.

Plot

When a serial killer known as the Riddler begins murdering influential political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the corruption that pervades the city. He is aided in his investigation by Lieutenant James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright) and the mysterious Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz). The film combines elements of noir, detective story, and psychological thriller.

Cast

• Robert Pattinson — Bruce Wayne / Batman
• Zoë Kravitz — Selina Kyle / Catwoman
• Jeffrey Wright — Lieutenant James Gordon
• Paul Dano — Edward Nashton / Riddler
• Andy Serkis — Alfred Pennyworth
• Colin Farrell — Oswald Cobblepot / Penguin
• John Turturro — Carmine Falcone
• Peter Sarsgaard — District Attorney Gil Colson
• Jayme Lawson — Bella Reál
• Alex Ferns — Constable Pete Savage
• Rupert Penry-Jones — Mayor Don Mitchell Jr.

Crew

• Director: Matt Reeves
• Writers: Matt Reeves, Peter Craig
• Producers: Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark
• Composer: Michael Giacchino
• Cinematographer: Greig Fraser
• Editors: William Hoy, Tyler Nelson
• Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Films, 6th & Idaho Productions

Franchise Timeline

The film The Batman is the first in a series that includes:

• The Batman (2022) — the main film.
• The Penguin (2024) — a spin-off TV series continuing the Penguin's story after the film's events.
• The Batman – Part II (2027) — a planned sequel currently in pre-production.

Where to Watch

• HBO Max (USA): The Batman on HBO Max