The Batman, a dark and gritty take on the Caped Crusader, was released in theaters on March 4, 2022. The film is directed by Matt Reeves and stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman.
The Batman is a neo-noir superhero film that follows Batman in his early years as he investigates a series of murders committed by the Riddler (Paul Dano). The film also stars Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon, and Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth.
Previous news:
- The Batman was first announced in January 2015, with Ben Affleck attached to direct and star in the film.
- Affleck left the project in January 2019, and Matt Reeves was hired to direct.
- Robert Pattinson was cast as Batman in May 2019.
- The Batman began filming in January 2020, but was halted in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Filming resumed in September 2020 and wrapped in March 2021.
- The first trailer for The Batman was released on October 22, 2021.
- A second trailer was released on February 13, 2022.
Critical reception:
The Batman was met with critical acclaim upon its release. Critics praised the film’s dark and gritty tone, Pattinson’s performance as Batman, and Reeves’ direction. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $770 million worldwide.
Audience reception:
The Batman was also a hit with audiences. The film received an A- CinemaScore from audiences and a 95% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics.
Overall, The Batman is a dark and gritty take on the Caped Crusader that is sure to please fans of the character. The film is well-directed and well-acted, and it features some of the best action sequences in recent memory.
