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The Batman Film Series refers to the collected theatrically released film projects relating to the DC Comics character, Batman. Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane in 1939, Batman has been reinterpreted in nearly every type of medium imaginable from comics to movies to TV as well as video games, novels and more licensed merchandise than you can shake a batarang at.

Films Serials Batman - 1943 film serial. Batman - 1949 film serial. 1960s Batman: The Movie - 1966; Directed by Leslie H. Martinson; Based on the Batman television series. Burton/Schumacher series Batman - 1989; Directed by Tim Burton. Batman Returns - 1992; Directed by Tim Burton. Batman Forever - 1995; Directed by Joel Schumacher Batman and Robin - 1997; Directed by Joel Schumacher Christopher Nolan series Batman Begins - 2005; Directed by Christopher Nolan. The Dark Knight - 2008; Directed by Christopher Nolan. The Dark Knight Rises - 2012; Directed by Christopher Nolan. Other films Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn - 2020; Directed by Cathy Yan. Catwoman - 2004; Directed by Pitof; The less said about this one the better. The Batman - 2022 reboot film; Directed by Matt Reeves.

Animated films DCAU Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - 1993; Directed by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm; Based on the Batman: The Animated Series TV Show. Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest - 1997; Directed by Toshihiko Masuda; Based on the Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series TV programs. Batman & Mr. Freeze: Sub-Zero - 1998; Directed by Boyd Kirkland; Based on the Batman: The Animated Series TV show. Batman Beyond: The Movie - 1999; Directed by Curt Geda and Butch Lukic; Based on the Batman Beyond TV series. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker - 2000; Directed by Curt Geda; Based on the Batman Beyond TV series. Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman - 2003; Directed by Curt Geda; Based on the Batman: The Animated Series TV series. Stand alone films Batman: Gotham Knight - 2008; Multiple directors. Batman: Under the Red Hood - 2010; Directed by Brandon Vietti. Batman: Year One - 2011; Directed by Sam Liu and Lauren Montgomery. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 - 2012; Directed by Jay Oliva.