The Batmanis a 2022 Americansuperhero filmbased on theDC ComicscharacterBatman.Directed byMatt Reevesfrom a screenplay he wrote withPeter Craig,it is arebootof theBatmanfilm franchiseproduced byDC Films.Robert Pattinsonstars as Bruce Wayne / Batman alongsideZoë Kravitz,Paul Dano,Jeffrey Wright,John Turturro,Peter Sarsgaard,Andy Serkis,andColin Farrell.The film sees Batman, in his second year fighting crime inGotham City,uncover corruption with ties to his own family while pursuing theRiddler(Dano), a mysterious serial killer targeting the city's elite.
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| Directed by | Matt Reeves |
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| Based on | CharactersfromDC |
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| Cinematography | Greig Fraser |
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| Music by | Michael Giacchino |
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Running time | 176 minutes[4] |
| Country | United States[3] |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $185–200million[5][6] |
| Box office | $772.3million[7] |
A newBatmanfilm for theDC Extended Universe(DCEU) franchise starringBen Affleckasthe characterwas announced in October 2014. Affleck signed on to direct, produce, co-write, and star inThe Batmanby 2016, but had reservations about the project and dropped out in January 2017. Reeves took over the following month and reworked the story, removing the DCEU connections to focus on a younger version of the character earlier in his vigilante career compared to Affleck's. He sought to explore Batman's detective side more than previous films, drawing inspiration from the films ofAlfred Hitchcockand theNew Hollywoodera, and comics such asYear One(1987),The Long Halloween(1996–97), andEgo(2000). Pattinson was cast in May 2019, with further casting later that year. Filming began in the United Kingdom in January 2020 but was halted by theCOVID-19 pandemictwo months later. Production resumed later in the year and concluded in Chicago in March 2021.
The Batmanwas theatrically released byWarner Bros. Pictureson March 4, 2022, three days after premiering at theLincoln Centerin Manhattan, and was delayed twice from its original June 2021 release date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $772million against a $185–200million budget, making it theseventh-highest-grossing film of 2022.It received positive reviews from critics, was nominated for three awards at the95th Academy Awards,and receivednumerous other accolades.The film is intended to start a newBatmantrilogy andshared universecalled the "Batman Epic Crime Saga", with a sequel scheduled for October 1, 2027, while a spin-off television series starring Farrell,The Penguin,debuted onHBOin 2024.
Plot
On Halloween,Gotham Citymayor Don Mitchell Jr. is murdered by a masked serial killer, theRiddler.Reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne, who has operated for two years as the vigilanteBatman,investigates the murder alongside LieutenantJim Gordon,much to the disdain of theGotham City Police Department(GCPD). The Riddler has left a message for Batman at the crime scene. The following night, the Riddler kills Commissioner Pete Savage and leaves another message for Batman. Batman and Gordon discover that the Riddler left athumb drivein Mitchell's car containing images of Mitchell's affair with a woman, Annika Kosolov, at theIceberg Lounge—a nightclub operated byOswald "The Penguin" Cobb,[a]who is crime BossCarmine Falcone's lieutenant. While the Penguin pleads ignorance, Batman notices that Annika's roommateSelina Kyleworks at the club as a waitress. When Annika disappears, Batman sends Selina to the Iceberg Lounge for answers and discovers that Savage, Mitchell, and thedistrict attorneyGil Colson are on Falcone's payroll.
The Riddler abducts Colson, straps a timedcollar bombto his neck, and sends him to interrupt Mitchell's funeral. When Batman arrives, the Riddler calls him via Colson's phone and threatens to detonate the bomb if Colson cannot answer three riddles. Colson refuses to answer the third—the name of the informant who gave the GCPD information that led to a historic drug bust ending mob BossSalvatore Maroni's operation—and is killed. Batman and Gordon deduce that the informant may be the Penguin and track him to a drug deal. They discover that Maroni's operation was transferred to Falcone, with manycorrupt officersinvolved. Selina inadvertently exposes them when she arrives to steal money and discovers Annika's corpse in the trunk of a car. Batman captures the Penguin after a car chase, but he and Gordon learn that the Penguin is not the informant.
Batman and Gordon follow the Riddler's trail to the ruins of an orphanage initially funded by Bruce's deceased parentsThomasandMartha Wayne,where they learn that the Riddler holds a grudge against the Wayne family for failing the orphanage. Bruce's butler and caretakerAlfred Pennyworthis hospitalized after opening aletter bombaddressed to Bruce. The Riddler leaks evidence that Thomas, who was running for mayor before he was murdered, hired Falcone to kill Maroni's journalist who was writing a story about Martha's family history of mental illness. Bruce confronts Alfred, who maintains that Thomas only asked Falcone to threaten the journalist into silence; upon learning that Falcone had murdered the journalist instead, Thomas planned to turn himself and Falcone over to the police. Alfred believes that Falcone had Thomas and Martha killed to silence them.
Selina reveals to Batman that Falcone is her father. After learning that Falcone killed Annika for discovering that he was the informant, Selina tries to kill him, but Batman and Gordon arrive in time to stop her. Gordon arrests Falcone, but the Riddler kills Falcone with a sniper rifle moments later. The Riddler is unmasked asforensic accountantEdward Nashton and incarcerated inArkham State Hospital,where he tells Batman he took inspiration from him when targeting the corrupt. Batman learns that Nashton has planted car bombs and cultivated an online following that plans to assassinate mayor-elect Bella Reál. The bombs destroy theseawallaround Gotham and flood the city. Nashton's followers attempt to kill Reál, but Batman and Selina manage to stop them. In the aftermath, Nashton befriends another inmate,[b]while Selina deems Gotham beyond saving and leaves. Batman aids recovery efforts and vows to inspire hope in Gotham.
Cast
- Robert PattinsonasBruce Wayne / Batman:
A reclusive billionaire who obsessively protectsGotham Cityas a masked vigilante to cope with his traumatic past.[9]Batman is around 30 years old and is not yet an experienced crime fighter,[10][11]because directorMatt Reeveswanted to explore the character before he becomes "fully formed".[12]Reeves and Pattinson described Batman as an insomniac who cannot delineate between the Batman persona and his "recluse rockstar" public identity as Bruce,[13][14]with Reeves comparing his obsession with being Batman to adrug addiction.[9]Pattinson said the film questions the nature of heroism,[15]as Batman is more flawed than traditional superheroes[16]and unable to control himself,[13]seeking to work out his rage and "inflict his kind of justice".[17]Reeves consideredThe Batmana story about Batman learning that he must not exact vengeance, but inspire hope.[18]Oscar Novak portrays a young Bruce,[19]while Rick English was Pattinson'sstunt double.[20] - Zoë KravitzasSelina Kyle / Catwoman:
A nightclub waitress, drug dealer, and cat burglar who meets Batman while searching for her missing roommate;[15][21][22]her moral ambiguity challenges Batman's black-and-white view of good and evil.[9]Kravitz, who previously voiced the character in the 2017 animated filmThe Lego Batman Movie,said the character is becoming afemme fataleand "figuring out who she is, beyond just someone trying to survive".[23]She described her as a mysterious character with unclear motivations,[15]who represents femininity in contrast to Batman's masculinity.[24]She said the pair are "partner[s] in crime",[25]drawn together by their desire to fight for vulnerable people.[26]Reeves saw Selina as Batman's awakening to his own sheltered upbringing and preconceived assumptions.[27]Kravitz focused more on Selina than her Catwoman persona because she did not want to distract from the character's emotional journey,[15]and interpreted Selina asbisexual,which the character is depicted as in the comics.[28] - Paul DanoasEdward Nashton / Riddler:
Aforensic accountantwho is inspired by Batman to become a serial killer who targets elite Gotham citizens and live streams his crimes.[29][30][31]An orphan raised in abject poverty, he resents Gotham's rich and powerful for ignoring the less fortunate, and seeks to "unmask the truth" about Gotham, taunting Batman and law enforcement with riddles.[32][33][34]Reeves said Batman inspiring the Riddler reflects the idea from the comics that he creates his own enemies and that the Riddler's attack on Gotham gives the character a "political agenda" as a terrorist-like figure.[29][35]He found Batman and the Riddler being "two sides of the same coin" unsettling, as they have similar goals.[27]He likened the Riddler to theZodiac Killer,who he felt was the "real-life" Riddler for his practice of communicating with ciphers and riddles,[15]while Dano said his performance balanced the real-life basis with theBatmanfranchise's theatricality.[36]Joseph Walker portrays a young Nashton.[37]As a result ofcitogenesis,the character is also depicted as using the alias "Patrick Parker".[38] - Jeffrey WrightasJames "Jim" Gordon:
An ally of Batman in theGotham City Police Department(GCPD).[39][40]He is the only GCPD officer whom Batman trusts, and they work together to solve the Riddler case.[41]Wright described Gordon as "relative to Gotham City, to the Gotham City Police Department, to Batman, to justice and to corruption".[42]Similar toChristopher Nolan'sThe Dark Knight Trilogy(2005–2012), Gordon begins as a GCPDlieutenantinThe Batman,allowing his progression tocommissionerto be depicted in subsequent films.[30]Wright felt starting Gordon as the lieutenant enabled him to play a larger role compared to previous film iterations.[41]Reeves felt that Batman and Gordon's partnership is emphasized more inThe Batmanthan it was in previousBatmanfilms, and compared them toCarl Bernstein(Dustin Hoffman) andBob Woodward(Robert Redford) fromAll the President's Men(1974).[27] - John TurturroasCarmine Falcone:
A Gotham crime Boss and Selina's father.[43][44]The Riddler's primary target,[45]Falcone has much of Gotham under his control; Turturro described him as a "dangerous guy",[46]while Reeves said he appeared to be a "genteel mobster" but has a "dark history behind him" and compared him to Noah Cross (John Huston) fromChinatown(1974).[27]The Batmansuggests that Falcone played a role inBatman's origin storyby ordering the murder ofThomasandMartha Wayne.Falcone wears vintage sunglasses throughout the film, as Turturro felt the character needed a "mask".[46] - Peter Sarsgaardas Gil Colson: Gotham's district attorney,[10]whom Sarsgaard described as untruthful and "distasteful".[47]
- Andy SerkisasAlfred Pennyworth:
Batman's butler and mentor,[48]though they have a strained relationship and rarely speak.[49]Pattinson described Alfred as Batman's only confidant, even though Alfred "thinks he's gone insane".[50]Alfred has a military background, which is reflected in him being "used to rules and regulations, structure and precision" as well as his attire and demeanor. To illustrate Alfred's physical appearance as a military veteran, Reeves came up with the idea of him having a cane, while Serkis suggested his facial scars.[51]Serkis said Alfred was part of theBritish Secret Servicebefore joining the Wayne Enterprises security team; his background led to him becoming more of a teacher or mentor rather than the father figure that Bruce needed.[52]Reeves noted that Alfred was forced into becoming Bruce's parental figure despite being inexperienced and young, and feels guilty that his flawed parenting of Bruce might have led to his obsessive journey as Batman.[27] - Colin FarrellasOz / Penguin:[a]
Falcone's chief lieutenant who operates theIceberg Lounge,the nightclub where Selina works.[22]He is not yet the crime kingpin he is depicted as in the comics,[21]and dislikes being referred to as the Penguin.[34][54]Reeves explained that the Penguin is a "mid-level mobster guy and he's got a bit of showmanship to him, but you can see that he wants more and that he's been underestimated".[55]Reeves compared the Penguin toFredo Corleone(John Cazale) fromThe Godfather(1972), due to "the insignificance that he lives within, in a family that is full of very strong, very bright, very capable, very violent men".[56]Penguin's surname, Cobb, was shortened from the original comic book name, Cobblepot, during the production of the spin-off seriesThe Penguin(2024); during the film, he is only referred to as "Oz" or "the Penguin".[53]
Supporting cast members include:Jayme Lawsonas Bella Reál,[10]a mayoral candidate for Gotham City who Reeves said represents hope;[57][58][27]Gil Perez-Abraham as Martinez, a GCPD officer;[59][60]Peter McDonaldasWilliam Kenzie,a corrupt GCPD officer;[61]Alex Fernsas Pete Savage, the GCPD commissioner;[62]Con O'NeillasMackenzie Bock,the GCPD chief;[63][64]andRupert Penry-Jonesas Don Mitchell Jr., Gotham's mayor.[65][9]Barry Keoghanmakes acameo appearanceasthe Joker,who is credited as "UnseenArkhamPrisoner ".[8]Other cast members are: twinsCharlieandMax Carveras Iceberg Loungebouncers,who are credited as "The Twins";[66]Hana Hrzic as Annika Kosolov, Selina's roommate;[44]Jay Lycurgoas a young gang member;[67][68]Akie Kotabeas a train passenger;[69]Sandra Dickinsonas Dory, Bruce's caretaker and housekeeper;[37]andLuke Robertsand Stella Stocker as Bruce's parents,ThomasandMartha Wayne,respectively.[19]
Production
Development
Early work and initial plans from Ben Affleck
Ben Affleckwas cast in August 2013 to portray theDC ComicscharacterBruce Wayne / Batmanin multiple films set in theDC Extended Universe(DCEU) media franchise.[70]He made his debut inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice(2016),[71]before appearing inSuicide Squad(2016) andJustice League(2017).[72][73]In October 2014,Warner Bros.revealed plans for a standalone Batman film starring Affleck,[74]and he was in negotiations to direct and co-write the screenplay withGeoff Johnsby July 2015. Production was expected to begin after Affleck finished work onLive by Night(2016).[75][76]Affleck and Johns finished the first draft in March 2016.[77]Set after the events ofBatman v SupermanandJustice League,[75]the script told an original story inspired by comic book elements, an approach that Affleck compared to directorZack Snyder'sBatman v Supermanstory,[78]with specific influence fromArkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth(1989) and "Knightfall"(1992–1994) as well as the video gameBatman: Arkham Asylum(2009).[79]CinematographerRobert Richardson,who was attached early in development, confirmed that the script was primarily set inArkham Asylum.[80]It featuredSlade Wilson / Deathstrokeorchestrating a breakout at Arkham to tire Batman and make him vulnerable,[79]before fighting him in the streets of Gotham during the climax.Batgirlwas planned to appear and help Batman.[81]Johns said the film would also explore the death ofRobin,which was hinted at inBatman v Superman.[77]
Warner Bros. CEOKevin Tsujiharaconfirmed atCinemaConin April 2016 that Affleck would direct the Batman film.[82][83]Jeremy Ironssaid he would reprise hisBatman v Supermanrole ofAlfred Pennyworthin May, andJoe Manganiellowas cast as Deathstroke in September.[84][85]Manganiello explained that Deathstroke believed Batman was responsible for his son's death and was depicted as systematically dismantling Batman's life and killing those close to him like a "horror movievillain ". He compared the story toDavid Fincher'sThe Game(1997).[86][87]Snyder enjoyed the story and filmed a scene at the end ofJustice League—featuringLex Luthor(Jesse Eisenberg) revealing Batman'ssecret identityto Deathstroke—to help set up the film.[87][88]Affleck revealed the title wasThe Batmanin October, and in December he said filming was on track to begin in mid-2017 for a 2018 release.[89][77]That month, a plannedJustice Leaguesequel was delayed to accommodateThe Batman.[90]Chris Terrioturned in a rewrite of the script in January 2017.[91]
Affleck began to have reservations about directing the film,[92]and announced in January 2017 that he was stepping down as director but still planned to star and produce.[93]He initially said he had stepped down to focus more on starring as Batman,[93]but soon stated that he had been unable to get the script where he needed it and felt it was time for someone else to "have a shot at it".[94]Affleck later added that he did not think he would have enjoyed directing the film and felt it should be directed by someone who would love working on it.[92]At the time, Warner Bros. was re-evaluating its approach to superhero films following the release ofBatman v Superman,which Borys Kit ofThe Hollywood Reportersaid led to Affleck's film being "sidelined".[11]TheJustice Leaguescene wasaltered in post-productionto tease theInjustice Leaguein aJustice Leaguesequel instead of Deathstroke's role inThe Batman,though the original was restored in the 2021 director's cutZack Snyder's Justice League.[87][88]
Redevelopment under Matt Reeves
Matt Reeves,Matt Ross,Ridley Scott,Gavin O'Connor,George Miller,Denis Villeneuve,andFede Álvarezwere all considered as replacements for Affleck as director.[91][95][96]Reeves, a longtime Batman fan,[15]quickly moved to the top of the shortlist and entered negotiations after meeting with Warner Bros. on February 10, 2017.[95]Warner Bros. sent Reeves a copy of the script, but Reeves felt that Affleck's take, while "totally valid", was not the film he wanted to make.[97]Reeves only wanted to join if he was guaranteed creative control, and Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairToby Emmerich—who wanted an "auteur" to make the nextBatmanfilm—was impressed by his initial ideas.[98]An issue with his salary soon arose, but it was quickly overcome, and Reeves was hired to directThe Batmanon February 23.[99][100]He was also set to produce the film withDylan Clark.[101]Reeves was not willing to share his full vision with the studio while he was working onWar for the Planet of the Apes(2017), and Warner Bros. agreed to delay production until he was available.[97]
Reeves began working on the script in March 2017.[102]He initially planned to keepThe Batman'sconnections to the DCEU and spoke with Affleck during the writing process,[103]but soon reworked the story to focus on Batman earlier in his vigilante career,[104][105]with plans to cast a younger actor to play Batman;[106]Warner Bros. was planning to replace Affleck by July 2017.[107]In August 2018, Affleck went to rehabilitation for alcohol abuse, and it was considered unlikely that he would reprise his role in the film after that.[106]At that time, Reeves said the script was nearing completion,[103]and he hoped to finish it within a couple of weeks. He was aiming to begin production in early-to-mid-2019.[103][108]Reeves submitted his first draft to Warner Bros. the following month.[109]Mattson TomlinandPeter Craigalso contributed to the script,[110][111]though only Reeves and Craig received credit.[111][112]Tomlin used some of the ideas he developed forThe Batmanin a comic booklimited series,Batman: The Imposter(2021).[113]
In January 2019, Warner Bros. scheduled a release date of June 25, 2021, forThe Batman,and Affleck confirmed that he was no longer starring.[114]Affleck explained that he stepped down due to a combination of factors, including his divorce fromJennifer Garner,thetumultuous production ofJustice League,his lack of enjoyment in the role at that point, and his alcohol problems.[115][116]Elaborating on hisJustice Leagueexperience, Affleck said it had particularly soured his interest in the role since it involved his divorce, frequent traveling, and competing agendas, as well as the death of Snyder's daughter Autumn (which led to the director's exit from the project) and the subsequent extensive reshoots for the film.[92]Affleck recalled that he had shown a version ofThe Batman'sscript to a friend who said, "I think the script is good. I also think you'll drink yourself to death if you go through what you just went through [onJustice League] again ".[115]
Writing
When Reeves decided to focus on Batman earlier in his vigilante career, he began writing a new script from scratch.[104][107]Affleck's script had taken an action-driven approach similar to theJames Bondfranchise, but Reeves wanted a more personal narrative that would "rock [Batman] to his core".[97]He wanted to explore how the Batmanmythoscould exist in the real world and chose to set the film during the second year of Batman's career rather than retellthe character's origin story,[15][117][118]as he wanted his take to be different from previousBatmanfilms.[13]He felt the film was "more about someone who hadn't quite figured out why they were doing the thing they were doing" and wanted it to focus on Batman's emotional arc, in which "you see him go through tremendous trauma and then marshal the will to find a way through".[119]Reeves originally intended for his version ofThe Batmanto be set in the DCEU,[103][120]but eventually decided that this would distract from Batman's character arc and asked Warner Bros. for the creative freedom to move outside of the shared universe.[121]Reeves wanted to be able to create a version of Batman with a "personal aspect to it", and felt he should not be obligated to connect it to other aspects of the DCEU.[122]Warner Bros.' incorporation of themultiversein its DC productions allowed Reeves to take the project in his own direction;[121]as a consequence, the film takes place in a separate world that was being referred to as "Earth-2".[123][124]
Reeves knew early on that the film would draw fromBatman: The Long Halloween(1996–97) and its sequelDark Victory(1999–2000) byJeph LoebandTim Sale,[9][125]featuring Batman hunting a serial killer who "would reveal this cooperation between the people who are legitimate pillars in the city and the criminal element in the city".[97]He decided to use the Riddler after noting parallels between the character and theZodiac Killer,a costumed serial killer who operated in California in the 1960s,[15][97]while readingMindhunter(1995).[35]Reeves imagined that Batman's investigation would have him encounter other figures from the comic book mythos, leading to the introduction of characters likeCatwoman,thePenguin,andCarmine Falcone.[97]However, Reeves sought to ensure that Batman remained the story's focus, and tried to include him in every scene.[22]
Reeves re-read his favorite Batman comics, but did not base the film on a specific storyline.[103]Particular influence came from "Year One"(1987) byFrank MillerandDavid Mazzucchelli,Ego(2000) byDarwyn Cooke,and "Zero Year"(2013–14) byScott SnyderandGreg Capullo,[126][127]as well asBob Kane,Bill Finger,andNeal Adams' runs on the character.[9][128]Reeves drew from the depiction of a young, inexperienced Batman in "Year One",[129]Catwoman's relationship to Falcone inThe Long HalloweenandDark Victory,[130]the exploration of Batman's psychology and his transition from exacting vengeance to inspiring hope inEgo,[118][130]and the Riddler's plot to flood Gotham in "Zero Year".[130]Other elements, such as Alfred's characterization,Thomas Wayne's mayoral campaign, andMartha Waynebeing part of theArkham family,came fromBatman: Earth One(2012) byGeoff JohnsandGary Frank,[130]while the theme of vengeance was inspired byKevin Conroy's "I am vengeance, I am the night" speech fromBatman: The Animated Series(1992–1999).[18]The film also features references to other comic storylines, including "No Man's Land"(1999) and"Hush"(2002–03).[130]
In portraying Bruce Wayne, Reeves wanted to depart from the traditionalplayboyandsocialite;because he listened to theNirvanasong "Something in the Way"(1991) as he wrote the first act, he decided to base Bruce on reclusive Nirvana frontmanKurt Cobain.He took inspiration from the filmLast Days(2005), which features a fictionalized version of Cobain living in a "decaying manor".[50]TheGodfather(1972) characterMichael Corleonealso influenced Reeves's take on Bruce.[131]Reeves sought to make Batman relatable while honoring what people love about him,[15]and described his Batman as "still trying to figure out how to do this, how to be effective, and he's not necessarily succeeding. He's broken and driven".[97]Although it does not depict Batman's origin—in which he witnesses the murder of his parents—The Batmanstill explores the emotional cost that it has on the character, with Reeves stating Batman is "emotionally stunted at being 10 years old, because that's a trauma you don't get past".[132]
Unlike previousBatmanfilms,The Batmanfocuses on Batman's detective skills,[103][65]with Reeves describing it as an "almost-noirdriven, detective version of Batman "emphasizing the character's heart and mind.[133]He said the film blended the detective, action, horror, and psychological thriller genres, which he felt hewed closer to the comics than previous adaptations had.[15][132]He also felt this approach made it the most frighteningBatmanfilm.[134]Reeves looked to films and filmmakers from theNew Hollywoodera for inspiration, includingThe French Connection(1971),Klute(1971),Chinatown(1974),All the President's Men(1976), andTaxi Driver(1976), as well asthe worksofAlfred Hitchcock[21][135][65]andWong Kar-wai's short filmThe Hand(2004).[136]ChinatownandAll the President's MeninfluencedThe Batman'sdepiction of a corrupt, decaying Gotham, while the relationship betweenDonald SutherlandandJane Fonda's characters inKluteinspired the dynamic between Batman and Catwoman.[132][9]Reeves said that he blended the inspirations to "inform the story, motivation, imagery, and tone" while also "conjur[ing] something... evocative and unique".[136]To convey Batman's insecurity, Reeves added a scene, inspired byManhunter(1986), featuring him visitingthe Jokertoprofilethe Riddler.[137]Reeves also intended for the Joker's appearance to signify that Gotham's troubles would not end after the Riddler is captured.[8]
The film contains several historical allusions, which Reeves felt would make it more believable. Two characters—Mayor Don Mitchell Jr. and District Attorney Gil Colson—share surnames withWatergate scandalfiguresJohn N. MitchellandCharles Colson,[65]and the Riddler's murder of Colson mirrors thedeath of Brian Wells.Additionally, Reeves based Falcone onWinter Hill GangleaderWhitey Bulger,citing the documentaryWhitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger(2014) as an influence; some plot elements mirror events from Bulger's life, including Falcone serving as an informant and bribing city officials.[138]Reeves and Craig had finished writing most of the script and requested Mattson Tomlin's assistance to complete the third act. They wrote the third act in six months, although Tomlin did not receive credit for his contributions. He explained that he spent that much time as he felt the "bar is therefore very high" due to Batman's popularity. He cited the scene in which Batman and Gordon enter the Riddler's apartment as one of his most difficult scenes as he wanted to visually convey Batman's fear that the Riddler is aware of his identity rather than using dialogue.[139]
Casting
Robert Pattinson,Nicholas Hoult,Armie Hammer,andAaron Taylor-Johnsonwere on the shortlist to replace Affleck as Batman, with Pattinson the frontrunner.[101][140][141]Reeves wrote the script with Pattinson in mind after seeing his performance inGood Time(2017),[50][142]but was unsure if he would be interested.[11]Pattinson had eschewed major Hollywood franchise films since his work on theTwilightseries(2008–2012), as he found those roles dull and wanted to avoid paparazzi attention.[11][143]This meant he had not appeared inMarvel Studios'Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU), which made him desirable to Warner Bros. The other major contender, Hoult, appeared in theMarvel Comics–basedX-Menfilms, but those are separate from the MCU and Hoult was unrecognizable for much of them due to prosthetics and makeup.[11]
Pattinson became interested in the role a year in advance and "kept obsessively checking up on it". A longtime Batman fan, he had ideas about how to bring a unique portrayal of the relationship between Batman's superhero activities and his identity as Bruce compared to previous film adaptations,[144][145]and was interested in the character's lack of superpowers.[143]Reeves spent hours reviewing Pattinson's and Hoult's previous work before meeting with them in April 2019. They were the only contenders for the role by May 20, and both flew toBurbank, California,for a screen test.[11]Pattinson woreVal Kilmer'sBatsuitfromBatman Forever(1995) during his test since it was the only existing costume that fit him.[146]The audition was challenging because the suit was small and difficult to move in,[14][146]but Pattinson and Reeves found it a "transformative" experience.[146]Pattinson was cast on May 31,[11][147][148]with a salary of $3million.[149]
Pattinson's casting was met with backlash from some Batman fans, with aChange.orgpetition calling to reverse the decision. Pattinson said he found the response less vitriolic than he had expected, and felt that being an underdog meant he did not have expectations to meet in his performance.[143]He was intrigued that there had been numerous interpretations of Batman in film and wanted to fill the gap between them.[150]Christian Bale,who playedBatmaninThe Dark Knight Trilogy(2005–2012), supported Pattinson,[151]encouraging him to "make [the role] his own" and ignore critics. Bale likened the fan revolt to the backlash thatHeath Ledgerexperienced when he was cast as theJokerinThe Dark Knight(2008).[152]To prepare, Pattinson studied Batman's history, reading comics spanning from theGolden Age of Comic Booksto writerTom King's 2016–2019 run onBatman.[15]He trained inBrazilian jiu-jitsuwith instructorRigan Machado,[153]wanting to undergo physical change in a similar way to superhero actors likeChris Hemsworth,Dwayne Johnson,Robert Downey Jr.,andChris Evans.[154]He received advice from theDark Knight TrilogydirectorChristopher Nolanwhile working with him onTenet(2020).[155]
Zoë Kravitzwas cast as Catwoman in October 2019 following a screen test with Pattinson; she had previously voiced the character inThe Lego Batman Movie(2017).[39][110]Casting directorCindy Tolansuggested Kravitz,[22]and Reeves chose her over actresses such asAna de Armas,Ella Balinska,andEiza González,who also auditioned for the role, as well asZazie Beetz,Alicia Vikander,Hannah John-Kamen,andNathalie Emmanuel.[39][110]Kravitz was reluctant to join another superhero film after working onX-Men: First Class(2011), but was a fan of the Catwoman character and felt "connected to her emotionally and also aesthetically";[22]she felt that her honesty with Reeves played a large part in her selection,[156]and explained that she wanted Reeves to know what working with her would be like. She provided advice on how to develop Catwoman's character,[156]and began training with instructor David Higgins two months before shooting.[157][158]Kravitz also studied footage of cats and lions fighting to develop her movements while practicing with stunt coordinator Rob Alonzo.[23]She drew inspiration from "Year One" andMichelle Pfeiffer's portrayal ofCatwomaninBatman Returns(1992).[24][159]
Jeffrey Wrightentered negotiations to portray Gordon in September 2019, and was confirmed to be cast the following month.[39][40]Wright, who is the first actor of color to portray Gordon in live-action,[160]felt his casting reflected how diverse America has become since Batman's introduction in 1939, and said none of Gordon's qualities "require that he be white".[42]In preparation, Wright read Batman comics, includingThe Long Halloween.[161][162]He looked to Golden Age comics because he felt there was a "long arc for Gordon from then until today", which inspired his performance.[163][164]He also based his performance onEric Adams,a police officer who became themayor of New York City.[162]Mahershala Aliwas linked to the role of Gordon but passed on it to prioritize his work on the Marvel Studios filmBlade.[165]Jonah Hillinitially entered negotiations to play either the Riddler or the Penguin,[166]but exited negotiations after a month.[167]Justin Kroll ofVarietyreported that Hill wanted $10million—more than double the amount Pattinson would earn—while Kit reported that Warner Bros. and Hill could not decide which role he would take.[166][168]Paul Danowas cast as the Riddler in October after Hill exited talks.[33]To prepare, Dano researched serial killers and chose to read this material in public places since he found it disturbing and did not want to read it alone.[97]He usedthe Beach Boys' founderBrian Wilson,whom he had portrayed in the 2014 biopicLove & Mercy,as the basis of his performance,[169][170]and was also influenced by Nirvana's songs.[171]Reeves wrote the Riddler's character with Dano's portrayal of Wilson in mind.[170]Dano thought about the Riddler's motivations and the sense of power the character feels when wearing a mask, and worked with a mask expert to figure out how to approach the role in costume.[170]
Reeves approachedAndy Serkisregarding the role of Alfred during post-production onWar for the Planet of the Apes,[52]and he was eager to work with Reeves again.[172]Serkis was cast in November 2019,[48]whenColin FarrellandJohn Turturrowere also cast as the Penguin and Carmine Falcone.[43][48][173]Farrell looked to theGodfathercharacterFredo Corleonefor inspiration and worked with dialect coach Jessica Drake to develop the Penguin's voice,[56]while Turturro collaborated with his son Amadeo, who is an editor at DC Comics, and Reeves to develop Falcone and his mannerisms. Turturro drew inspiration from warnings his father gave him about theMafiaas a child growing up in New York City.[46]Other cast members includeJayme Lawson,[57]Peter Sarsgaard,[174]Gil Perez-Abraham,[60]twinsCharlieandMax Carver,[66]Rupert Penry-Jones,[175]Jay Lycurgo,[67][68]andCon O'Neill.[64]Lycurgo, who portrays a criminal,[68]shot his scenes a year before he joined the DC seriesTitans(2018–2023) asTim Drake.[176]Reeves was unsure if the Joker's appearance would be kept in the theatrical release, or if the actor playing him would be able to reprise the role in the future. Consequently, he felt the actor who played the Joker needed to be "fearless". Reeves met withBarry Keoghan,who was eager to accept the offer.[137]The production team attempted to keep Keoghan's role a secret by announcing that he was portraying the "Year One" character Stanley Merkel when he was cast in August 2020,[8][117][137]but Keoghan's role as the Joker was revealed by his brother online ahead of the film's release.[8]
Design
Sets and props
The design team began working on theBatcaveandBatmobiledesigns before the script was finished, as Reeves had a clear vision of whatThe Batman'sworld would look like and wanted the three to reflect each other.[177][178]The Batcave was based on the train station beneath New York'sWaldorf Astoria Hoteland private underground railways in New York City that wealthy families used around the early 1900s.[129][179]Reeves said this was a way to "root all these things in things that feel real, but also extraordinary".[129]The Batcave, a partial set build on theWarner Bros. Studios Leavesden,also serves as the foundation of the film's depiction ofWayne Manor,which Reeves described as decaying, representing Batman's uninterest in his family's wealth.[129][20]The Gotham City Hall set was built in a hangar atCardington Airfield;the hangar also had a soundproof room that was set up for Dano to record certain Riddler scenes.[180]Eight blocks of Gotham were designed in Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.[181]
Reeves and production designerJames Chinlundenvisioned a realistic Gotham City and drew inspiration from various locations, such as Chicago andPittsburgh.[179]During pre-production, Chinlund had designed virtual sets usingvirtual reality headsetsand showed them to Reeves and Fraser, which allowed them to plan for various logistics for filming in the actual sets depicted in the headsets. He had described it as allowing Reeves to storyboard "the whole film himself", with the shots being incorporated into the film. Reeves had used screengrabs from the headset for inspiration when storyboarding the Batmobile chase sequence, explaining "I set all of these shots basically beforehand, and we made this crazy storyboard that was made of screengrabs from VR, from the lenses we had found. And so it was an incredibly involved process". Fraser had also said that this had helped the crew plan the positions of the cameras, though he noted that "VR doesn't give you the emotionality of lenses – it just gives you the mathematics of the field of view".[182][183][184]
Chinlund took inspiration fromDavid Fincher's films and blended several architectural styles together, such as those of buildings from the 1920s to 1940s.[185]Since the failed economic revivals of Gotham left unfinished architecture, Chinlund "litter[ed] the skyline with these unfinished skyscrapers" to show the "grit up there".[179]Wayne Tower, which serves as Wayne's mausoleum, was inspired by theHearst Castle;he described it asbaroque,Gothic,and ornate.[185]The Iceberg Lounge's aesthetics were inspired by the works ofRobert Moses.[179]Fraser said that Gotham City was inspired by the depiction of cities fromChinatownand that of the New York City streets inKlute.While Fraser chose a "broader palette, which skewed towards dour and gloom", Chinlund chose to use a different color palette when designing Selina Kyle's residence in the red-light district. He was inspired by Wong Kar-Wai's films and called it a "romantic palette in some of those movies that we loved, like neon and a lot of colour from the light in the street. Our world is grim in a lot of places, and that was an environment where we could let some colour pop".[182]
Reeves envisioned a grounded, handmade design for the Batmobile,[177][178]with Chinlund and concept artist Ash Thorp designing the vehicle's engine to resemble a bat.[186][187]Reeves wanted the Batmobile to feel like a "wild beast" and move away from the tank-like design popularized by Nolan'sDark Knightfilms in favor of one that looked like amuscle car.[129][187]He looked toStephen King's novelChristine(1983), which is about a car possessed by supernatural forces, for inspiration: "I liked the idea of the car itself as a horror figure, making an animalistic appearance to really scare the hell out of the people Batman's pursuing".[188]Reeves and Chinlund wanted the Batmobile to feel like its own character, and Chinlund prioritized function which reflected Batman's "single-minded focus on the mission".[189]Chinlund used a steel bumper for the frame, so Batman could "push his way through any obstacle", as well as the roof of a1969 Dodge Charger;he left the back open since it did not require protection.[179][189]Four Batmobile units were built, with the primary driving unit powered by a 650bhp ChevroletV8 engineconstructed from over 3000 machined parts, and the other units equipped with gimbals, water dispensers, and an electronic version for usability.[190][191]Another unit was built on aTeslachassis for indoor and night shots.[191]
Batsuit
The Batsuit was designed by supervisor Dave Crossman and concept artistGlyn Dillonover a year,[177][178][146]intending to design "the signature Batsuit" with two guiding concepts: it needed to "look the part", balancing light and dark while not detracting from Pattinson's emotion, and it had to be flexible;[192][193]Reeves and Pattinson wanted the suit to be practical and easy to move and fight in it,[192][178]inspired by the depiction of Batman in theBatman: Legends of the Dark Knightstoryline "Shaman" (1989) by O'Neil and Edward Hannigan.[125]Pattinson also asked Bale for advice during the design process, and he jokingly advised to "make sure you're gonna be able to relieve yourself" while wearing the suit.[178]The team took scans of Pattinson's body while he was filmingTenetand used them in reference to concept art drawn by Dillon. They printed out a rough copy of each element after refining it using digital software before it was molded by supervising costume effects modeler Piere Bohmaned. Further modifications were made to each piece until Reeves examined the final suit for approval. The team created over twenty suits for use in filming.[194]The final suit is more flexible than previous Batsuits, to the point that Pattinson "immediately started doing somersaults in it just because you could" when he put on the first prototype.[9]
Reeves wanted the Batsuit to beutilitarianand feel as if Batman used spare parts to create it on his own,[192][178][146]and the production team sought to evoke the iconography of the comics and balance the Batsuit's darkness without making it difficult to see.[192][193]Nylon was used to create the suit and make it appear like bulletproofKevlar,[192]while details like bloodstains, nicks, and ricochets from bullets were added, and the color was chosen after consultation with Reeves, cinematographerGreig Fraser,and the costume team. The team used different shades of dark gray for the body armor with some green and yellow coloring; Crossman noted that the grays allowed Batman to be more visible.[194]Batman's utility belt was changed from yellow to black since the team felt it was more practical and realistic,[192][195]and the belt contains material used by law enforcement such as handcuff holders and leather ammo packs.[192]The design team looked to tactical gear from theVietnam Warfor inspiration.[9]Particular inspiration came fromLee Bermejo's art in comics likeNoël(2011) andDamned(2018–19),[196][197]as Reeves was impressed by Bermejo'sriot gear–esque design while readingDamned,which he felt suited the realistic tone.[193]Bermejo was not consulted regarding the design but was proud to see a Batsuit similar to his in a film.[197]
The cowl was printed after being sculpted digitally and was created from polyurethane rubber, while it was stitched together by hand and was intended to resemble leather;[192][198][194]the stitching around the forehead and the nose patches were influenced byAdam West's costume from the 1960sBatmantelevision series.[198]Dillon added that he wanted Batman to feel like the "Grim Reaper"with stillness through a skull-like cowl with a neutral expression,[198][194][192]which allowed Pattinson to have more freedom to convey emotions through his eyes.[192]The cape was created using artificial Japanese leather, as it was impractical to use real leather due to its weight,[194][192]and it transforms into awingsuit.[192]Batman's wingsuit was created by a Seattle–based wingsuit company using the Batsuit material. The boots were inspired by Austrian combat boots while Ian Jones, the costume prop maker, added a leather gaiter on top to embellish fight scenes and scenes when Batman rides a motorbike. A special port was also added to the Batsuit towards the end of filming by the costume prop department to aid a scene in which Batman injects himself withadrenaline.[194][199]Batman's grapple gun, which can slide out via a hidden contraption in his arm, was influenced byTravis Bickle's gun fromTaxi Driver(1976). The bat symbol on his chest also serves as a knife;[200]Dillon felt it was unrealistic for the symbol to be leather, so the team decided to make it a blade.[192][201]
Other costumes
Costume design was led byJacqueline Durran.[178]Makeup artist Maria Donne modeled Bruce Wayne's hairstyle after Cobain, while his eyeliner when suiting up as Batman featured a mix of pigments and products that would sustain rain and sweating.[202]Catwoman's costume was designed to lay a foundation for what would become her comic book outfit while feeling "as practical as possible".[146]The facial prosthetics that Keoghan used to portray the Joker were designed by makeup artist Mike Marino;[203]although the Joker only appears in silhouette in the final cut, Reeves still had Marino develop a full design.[137]Reeves wanted him to resembleConrad Veidt'sThe Man Who Laughs(1928) character Gwynplaine that inspired the Joker's original portrayal in the comics. Reeves made the Joker'sperpetual grinthe result of a biological condition, rather than a facial scar as in previous films, to distinguish the new incarnation.[8]The Riddler's costume was based on sketches of the Zodiac Killer;[204]it retains the character's traditional green coat while adding a combat mask, which Dano wanted to show that the Riddler "probably felt a lot of shame or self-hatred or pain".[205]Dano also covered himself inplastic wrapsince he felt the Riddler would take extreme precautions to avoid leaving DNA at crime scenes. He became concerned about the effect this costume was having on him during filming since his head was "throbbing with heat" and described it as feeling compressed from a combination of heat, sweat, and a lack of oxygen.[206]
To portray the Penguin, Farrell wore prosthetics and afat suitcreated by Marino.[207][208]Reeves described it as "almost like a throwback Warner Bros. gangster" similar to actorsJohn Cazale,Sydney Greenstreet,andBob Hoskins.[209]Farrell chose to wear a fat suit over gaining weight because he had suffered health problems when he gained weight for the television seriesThe North Water(2021).[208]Farrell's costume does not feature the Penguin's traditional monocle and top hat, and Warner Bros. disallowed him from smoking tobacco as he does in the comics. Farrell fought to allow him to carry a cigar instead of cigarettes, but Warner Bros. would not relent.[210]Farrell was frequently described as "unrecognizable" in costume, to the point that Wright and Penry-Jones initially did not recognize him on set.[211][212][213]Reeves was hesitant to make Farrell unrecognizable, as he wanted the Penguin's design to reflect the realistic tone, but accepted the design after seeing makeup tests.[202]It took between two and four hours to apply the prosthetics,[214]and Farrell tested the costume at a BurbankStarbuckswhere he "got a couple of stares" ordering a latte in-character.[210]He described wearing the costume as "absolute liberation", adding, "When the piece moves as well as the piece that was designed for the Penguin moved, my eyebrows moved to my cheeks and my smile, it was fucking insane. I didn't have any fear that Colin could be seen through".[209]
Filming
Principal photographybegan in January 2020 in London,[215][216][217]under theworking titleVengeance.[218]Reeves announced that filming hadwrappedon March 13, 2021, which was a year after it was suspended by theCOVID-19 pandemic,[219]and production officially concluded on March 21.[220]Second unit filmingtook place in December 2019.[221]Greig Fraserserved as cinematographer; he previously worked with Reeves onLet Me In(2010).[222]Cemetery scenes were filmed at theGlasgow Necropolisin Scotland in mid-February 2020,[223]before relocating toLiverpoolin March.[224][225]Filming in London took place atthe O2 Arena,Printworksnightclub,Kingsway tramway subway,theTwo Temple Place,theSomerset House,and areas near theRiver Thames.[226][185][227][228]Filming in Liverpool took place atSt George's Hall,Anfield Cemetery,Walker Art Gallery,Wellington Square,County Sessions House,and theRoyal Liver Building.[175][227][229][230]One scene was filmed at the abandonedHartwood HospitalinShotts,Scotland,[231][227]while some exterior shots and stunts were filmed in Chicago.[232][233]
Fraser used digital capture onArri Alexa LFcameras, with custom ALFAanamorphic lenses.[234][235]The film was finished by beingprintedonto negativefilm stockand then transferred to aninterpositiveand transferred back to digital to give the image film grain and texture.[236]Fraser cited cinematographerGordon Willis's lighting work onKlute,The Godfather,andAll the President's Men,and took inspiration from photographerTodd Hido,and at Reeves's suggestion attempted to convey the film from Batman's point of view.[180][136]He described shooting the film as "one of the most challenging lighting jobs I've ever done"; filming Pattinson in the Batsuit was particularly difficult since he did not want shadows to obscure the costume's details.[180]Pattinson broke his wrist performing a stunt towards the beginning of production,[237]and described feeling "very much alone" while filming due to the insular nature of nighttime filming and his inability to take off his costume off-set.[237]Industrial Light & Magic(ILM) provided theStageCraftvirtual production technology that Fraser helped develop on theDisney+Star WarsseriesThe Mandalorian(2019–2023), with a wall of LED panels allowing visual effects backgrounds to be rendered in real-time viaUnreal Engine 4.The wall was built around existing practical sets;[238]it was used for scenes involving the abandoned skyscraper where theBat-Signalis stationed so Reeves and Fraser could film with consistentgolden hourlighting, which is difficult when shooting on-location. Using virtual production also meant the lighting impacted the actors and set in a way thatgreen screentechnology could not. Reeves was inspired by the lighting fromIn the Mood for Love(2000). The production team only had a few weeks to shoot the scenes.[239][240]
Reeves was a meticulous director and describedThe Batmanas the "most intricate narrative" he worked on up to that point. Pattinson said Reeves asked for many retakes and adjusting to such an approach took some time. Kravitz described Reeves as "the most specific person and director I've ever worked with", citing a particular instance in which he told her not to close her mouth since he thought it needed to be open to convey a certain emotion.[65]Reeves showed the different takes to the actors after filming to illustrate the "make-or-break nuances" he had seen.[65]One scene, in which Batman and the Riddler communicate viavideotelephony,took over 200 takes.[241]Pattinson guessed that Reeves was "editing the entire movie, every single take", which Reeves said was correct and not something that other actors he had worked with had observed. Reeves developed this style of filming, in which he spent more time on fewer angles, while directing the television seriesFelicity(1998–2002).[98]Reeves filmed fake scenes with Keoghan portraying Merkel to prevent his actual role from leaking,[8][117]and during the Joker scenes, Reeves kept Keoghan's face out of focus to signify that the Joker was still in his formative stages.[137]The production team briefly discussed removing the subplot in which the Riddler's online followers attempt to assassinate Bella Reál due to its similarities to theJanuary 6 United States Capitol attack,which occurred during the final months of filming, but Reeves decided it was too integral to the story and different enough from the attack.[18]
For fight scenes, Reeves wanted to depart from the "kinetic, quick-cutting" sequences that previousBatmandirectors likeTim Burtonand Nolan had shot. He wanted viewers to "actually see what's happening... in a way that is utterly convincing".[98]The Batmobile chase scene's cinematography was inspired by the car chase scene inThe French Connection.[242]Reeves originally planned to film the scene on a Liverpool freeway, but instead filmed it at theDunsfold Aerodromeafter determining that arace trackwould allow for more control.[187]Parts were also filmed at theCoryton Refinery.A camera car with a 360-degree "hydra" -like rig attached was used to capture background plate shots.[243]The shot in which the Batmobile jumps through the fire was done practically,[181]though the fireballs were enhanced in post-production. The interior shots of the Penguin's car rolling were achieved with a rotisserie rig on a rotatinggimbalattached to the car that Farrell was in.[243]To convey the chase from Batman's perspective, Fraser attached "cameras to cars and motorbikes, even though it was technically really hard to do... We fought against logistics. We fought against time. We fought against everything that told us to not do it that way".[187]Fraser used different camera lenses and covered them in silicone to simulate rain and dirt and immerse the viewer.[187]
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Production was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning two months after filming started.[142]When the pandemic began, Warner Bros. did not plan to suspend shooting, unlike other major studios.[244][245]However, it eventually did so on March 14, 2020. Warner Bros. stated that the hiatus would just be for two weeks,[225]but Reeves announced on March 25 that filming had been suspended indefinitely.[246]Production was unlikely to restart until at least mid-May,[247]and in April, Warner Bros. pushed the release date back to October 1, 2021.[248]On March 31, the production's dialect coach,Andrew Jack,died of complications fromCOVID-19.[249][250]Around a quarter of filming was completed before the suspension, and Reeves began looking over that footage to help plan for the rest of filming. Reeves did not rewrite the script but used the time to explore the film's tone.[251]During the shutdown, Pattinson was provided with aBosu balland a weight to work out with but did not believe in doing so all the time because it would "set a precedent" he did not want to entertain. Meanwhile, Kravitz exercised five days a week.[150]On May 12, the UK government said high-end film productions could resume shooting as soon as employers put COVID-19 safety measures in place.[252]A month later,The Batmanwas permitted to restart production in July at the earliest.[253]Clark said Jack's death haunted the crew as they prepared to resume production.[15]
By September 3, filming had resumed for three days atWarner Bros. Studios Leavesden,only to be put on pause again after Pattinson tested positive for COVID-19.[254][255]The filming crew then entered a two-week quarantine, after which filming was set to resume, while construction on the sets and props at Leavesden Studios continued.[256]Following this, Reeves became concerned that he would be unable to finish the film if he contracted COVID-19, so he wore a mask,scubagoggles, and a head covering on set.[98]Pattinson stated that approximately 90% of the film was shot in the studio.[181]Filming resumed on September 17, after Pattinson was cleared to return to set.[257]At this point, the film had approximately three more months of filming and was expected to finish by the end of 2020.[258]Filming was limited to England, and crew members were required to live close to the production area and not leave the surrounding community until production ended.[259]Pattinson compared filming during the pandemic to a "military operation", saying the cast and crew used earpieces to communicate directions and limit the number of interactions. Some scenes were filmed using a remote control camera, which Pattinson found strange since he could not tell if there were any crew members around. Kravitz added that production became "impersonal" sincemask mandatesand other precautions meant the crew could not interact much.[142]In early October, the film's release was pushed to March 4, 2022, due to the production delays.[260]Certain Riddler scenes, such as the interrogation scene, were originally intended to be filmed towards the end of production but were filmed early due to the pandemic.[261]
Editing
The editing forThe Batmanwas challenging due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After production wrapped in 2021, the post-production team was set up on the Warner Bros. lot inBurbank, California.Hula Post set up the workflow, installing nine Avid editing systems. Due to the strict COVID-19 protocols the studio put in place, editors William Hoy and Tyler Nelson could not sit with Reeves side by side, which was how they were accustomed to working.[262]The solution was to set Reeves up in a separate room with the ability to mirror what was on both editors' Avids, their assistant editors as well as other members of the team.[263]Reeves was given a non-working Avid with a mi xing board, a 5.1 surround sound setup, a 65 in (1,700 mm) OLED playback monitor, and desktop screen playbacks which imitated Reeves looking over the shoulders of Hoy and Nelson. According to Hula Post's Senior Support Engineer, James Tejada, this environment was created so the entire editing team could work collaboratively and see each other's playbacks using additional hardware. Two Mac Minis hooked into a local NEXIS network allowed Reeves to be able to do multiple screen shares with the addition of a video switcher to provide access to outputs from any Avid used by the entire editing team. It was the first time such a unique dynamic was deployed.[264]The Batmobile chase was the first scene that sound editor Will Files worked on, and he used abottle rocketsound effect as the basis for how the car sounded. Files worked with Douglas Murray andAndy Nelsonto complete the sequence. The Batmobile's main engine noise came from aFordbig blockengine, while thesuperchargersound effect was a reversedWorld War II Jeeprecording.[187]
Warner Bros. heldtest screeningsin late 2021;[265]some early screenings showed a four-hour-long cut.[266]Test audiences were not told they were seeingThe Batmanuntil entering the theater. The first cut was longer than Reeves intended and he felt test screening it then to be rough because he had not yet edited the entire cut, saying "[t]here was so much of the movie yet to be touched".[267]Reeves was "terrified" going into the first test screening, but was relieved when test audiences enjoyed the complex narrative. He felt it "kind of validated that this was a direction that an audience would be excited about", and future test screenings were met with improving reception.[267]Reeves then progressed through the cut and made minor adjustments to ensure that small details were made clear.[267]Later test screenings showed two cuts, with an unknown actor, possibly Keoghan, included in only one. The final screening took place during the week beginning November 29, after which Warner Bros. executives decided which cut they preferred.[265]Reeves kept the penultimate scene—in which the Joker befriends the Riddler in Arkham—because he felt it heightened the stakes of Batman and Catwoman's final conversation while completing the Riddler's story arc,[8]but he cut theManhunter-inspired scene for being unnecessary and disrupting the pacing.[137]The final cut runs at 176 minutes including credits,[4][268]makingThe Batmanthe longestBatmanfilm and the third-longest superhero film afterZack Snyder's Justice LeagueandAvengers: Endgame(2019).[268]
In January 2022,The Batmanreceived aPG-13rating from theMotion Picture Association,despite wide speculation and internal discussions at Warner Bros. that its somber tone and violent content would lead to it being the first theatricalBatmanfilm with anR-rating.The film was able to receive a PG-13 rating because it does not include excessive profanity or nudity. Rebecca Rubin ofVarietyopined that an R-rating could have hurt the film's box office potential by preventing many young males from seeing it, noting that the two previous R-rated DC films,Birds of Prey(2020) andThe Suicide Squad(2021), both underperformed commercially.[269]Reeves said that he always intended to makeThe BatmanPG-13 and that there was not an alternate R-rated cut.[270]He added that a PG-13 rating was one of the only studio mandates he faced.[267]
Visual effects
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Dan Lemmonserved as the visual effects supervisor, after previously collaborating with Reeves on thePlanet of the Apesfilms.[271]Visual effects vendors includedWētā FX,ILM,Scanline VFX,andCrafty Apes,with over 1,500 visual effects shots created on a $20 million budget.[272][273]According to Lemmon, ILM had done work with Gotham, and its StageCraft group handled rendering LED backgrounds in real-time during production. Moreover, Scanline VFX handled most of the third act and complex simulations, Wētā FX did the Batmobile chase with other standalone environments, and Crafty Apes performed significant work with 2D and fi xing issues.[273]Chinland designed the Gotham cityscape so it could be created digitally by ILM and displayed in the background of scenes using the StageCraft technology.[240]He used plate shots from London, New York, and Chicago; according to Lemmon, Reeves wanted the cityscapes to capture the "forms, architecture, and the fabric of the city to look like it was really in decay".[239]Chinland originated the idea to place the Bat-Signal on an abandoned building rather than on top of the GCPD building.[240]Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of the buildings were created usingcomputer-generated imagery(CGI).[239]Lemmon stated that usingUnreal Engineto render the LED-walls in real time helped the team plan logistics for production, such as "how big the sets needed to be, where process screens would go, what the extensions would look like through the camera, where stunt rigging and special effects equipment would go" and allowing Fraser to adjust lighting. Portable LED screens showing advertisements were used when filming scenes in Gotham Square to augment the lighting of thejumbotronsin post-production.[273]
Wētā FX created over 320 VFX shots for the film.[20]They had begun contacting Lemmon and Warner Bros. about working on the film by the middle of 2019.Anders Langlands,the visual effects supervisor for Wētā, had already traveled to the UK by December 2019 to see pre-production work. While they were initially planned to be on set during filming, this did not happen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Langlands had said that Wētā worked on the film for over a year and that the team managed to efficiently set up their crew for a smooth transition to working remotely.[274]For the Batmobile chase sequence, four vehicles were constructed by special effects supervisorDominic Tuohy,two of which could be driven via remote control, and portions of the scene were shot practically.[275]Wētā was then tasked with fleshing out the sequence, using CGI to add rain and vehicles and help form the "beats" of the chase, such as Penguin causing a fuel truck explosion.[239]One of Wētā's biggest tasks was replicating Fraser's cinematography, which they performed using the Manukarendererandvirtual cinematography.[239]They also bought glass plates and silicone sealants to replicate Fraser's process of inserting silicone on the lenses.[276]Furthermore, the team, including the compositing staff members Peter Hillman, Ben Morgan, and Beck Veitch, upgraded their tools that performed deep focus effects, allowing them to emulate thebokehandoptical vignettingresulting from Fraser's camera lens.[274]
The team found difficulty inserting rain in the Batmobile chase due to rain's physics and oscillation in real life, which they wanted to replicate. They began by creating a rain primitive to adjust the speed and phases of rain oscillation, with supervisor Christos Parliarnos setting the primitive on theHoudiniparticle system to animate the rain speed. The team also created an adjustable car rig for the camera team to track. The camera team could then adjust the headlights and wheels, allowing the VFX team to have accurate 3D models for each car, thus facilitating the insertion of additional cars during post-production. Other CG parts of the scene included the Batmobile's collision with Penguin's car and Batman's cape and boots.[243]Wētā designed the entrance of the Batcave to accommodate shots of Bruce's motorcycle; Reeves could not film the scenes due to the size of the sets. They digitally created the space using models provided by the art department and plate shots; it sought to emulate Fraser's lighting, drew inspiration from theTribune Tower,and inserted bats.[276][20]Additionally, Wētā used CG to create higher balconies and windows for the City Hall set, as the practical set ended at the first balcony. The team experienced difficulty compositing the CGI architecture to the practical due to distortion and focus falloff caused by the lenses.[276]In fight scenes, the team replacedstunt doubleRick English's face with Pattinson's using paintings and facial animations.[20]
Scanline VFX created over 217 VFX shots across 11 sequences. It was responsible for creating the destruction of the water dams, the subsequent tsunami rushing towards Gotham Square Gardens, and Catwoman's burglary. For the burglary, the team useddigital doublesfor Pattinson and Kravitz and facial replacements for footage filmed with stunt doubles. A CGI arena was created for the Gardens so that cameras could be placed anywhere on set; its exterior was based on scans and plate shots of exterior locations in Chicago and theMadison Square Garden,while the ground level and entrance were based onthe O2 Arena.[277][278]The overall arena set was the only one that used blue screens, with principal photography from O2 being used to create the backgrounds.[226]Simulations were used to replicate water, architectural destruction, fire, smoke, andelectric arcingfor the final act, with Houdini being used for rigid body simulations and Flowline for water simulations. The artists began by creating low-resolution simulations and progressively animating them faster, using footage of tsunamis as a reference. They did not have to significantly adjust the lighting and mainly focused on color-correcting the water. Practical explosions were modified with CGI, while other modifications included environmental interactions, such as fire lighting, smoke, and shockwaves generating dust and dirt. Rendering glass during the explosion of the Gotham Square Gardens roof was difficult due to the "pings, reflections, and refractions", while scenes involving arcing electricity from disconnected cables and rafter beams from the interior of Gotham Square Gardens required "significant art direction". The team also performed set extensions from practical sets and reconstructed them using plate photography for action scenes located in the rafters. They used Eyeline Studios' volumetric capture tools to replace the stunt doubles' faces. Additional setups were created to match Fraser's process of insertingcaulkon the lenses, while crowds were inserted using CGI.[277][278]
Music
In October 2019, Reeves announced that his frequent collaboratorMichael Giacchinowould be composing the film's score.[279]Later that month, Giacchino said he had already finished writing the main theme for the film because he was so excited to do so;[280]because this music was written much earlier in the production than is usual for a film, Giacchino and Reeves were able to use it in promotional materials. Giacchino said he felt total freedom to write the music that he wanted for the film, agreeing with Reeves that this was their vision of Batman similar to how different comic book and graphic novel authors and artists over the years had been able to create different takes on the character.[281]Giacchino completed the score in October 2021,[282]and his main theme was released as a single on January 21, 2022.[283]Giacchino's theme for the Riddler was released as a single on February 4,[284]and his Catwoman theme was released as the third and final single on February 17.[285]The full soundtrack album was released on February 25.[286]"Something in the Way"byNirvanaappears twice in the film,[287]and was noted to have a similar bassline to Giacchino's score. He acknowledged this but said it was a lucky coincidence.[288]"Ave Maria"byFranz Schubertis also featured and was performed by theTiffin Boys' Choirand Dano.[289]
Marketing
Reeves released "moody, red-saturated" test footage of Pattinson in his Batman costume on February 13, 2020. The footage included early music written by Giacchino,[290][291]and generated discussion about the film's approach to Batman.[292]Chris Evangelista of/Filmthought Pattinson's Batman looked much different from previous film depictions,[293]while Richard Newby ofThe Hollywood Reporteridentified the costume's various references to past incarnations. Newby also noted that the bat emblem on the costume's chest resembled a pistol, and wondered if it was the pistol used to kill Batman's parents inhis origin story.[292]The footage's use of the color red also led to discussions of howThe Batmanwould differ tonally from previous adaptations.[291][292]On March 4, Reeves released an image of the film's Batmobile. Dino-Ray Ramos ofDeadline Hollywoodopined that it seemed "sexier and more streamlined than Batmobiles from the past", giving off "James Bond–meets–Fast and Furiousenergy "that seemed appropriate for Pattinson's version of the character.[294]
Reeves debuted a teaser trailer during the virtual DC FanDome event on August 22,[295]featuring a remix of the Nirvana song "Something in the Way" (1991) combined with Giacchino's score.[296]The trailer received 34 million views within 24 hours,[129]and according toCNET'sBonnie Burton and Jennifer Bisset it "set the internet on fire". They noted its somber, grim tone.[297]Katrina Nattress ofSpinand John Saavedra atDen of Geekrespectively described its depiction of Gotham City as "dystopic"and" nightmarish ".[296][298]Adam Chitwood ofColliderpraised what he saw as a "genuinely refreshing" approach to depicting the world of Batman,[299]and Saavedra wrote that it madeThe Batmanlook more like a detective story than a superhero film.[298]Alex Abad-Santos ofVoxfelt the film had more in common with theR-ratedBatman spin-offJoker(2019) than other contemporary DC films. Abad-Santos also noted that some critics disliked the trailer's dark tone, as previous Batman films were similarly dark and "some aren't in the mood to watch all that darkness over again", but feltThe Batmancould show that "carte-blanche reactionary violence, retribution rewarded with material wealth, and a soulless existence driven by bloody, bone-snapping ambition isn't actually something regular people want to emulate".[300]
Reeves and Pattinson discussed the film at the Warner Bros. CinemaCon panel on August 24, 2021, where a sizzle reel of new footage was shown.[301]Reeves, Pattinson, and Kravitz debuted a second trailer as the finale of DC FanDome on October 16.[14]Daniel Chin atThe Ringersaid the trailer had been a highly anticipated part of the virtual event, and felt it did not disappoint. He and other commentators highlighted the trailer's dark, violent, and brutal approach to the character, which Chin felt was consistent with the teaser trailer.[302][303][304][305]Adam B. Vary ofVarietyspecifically compared the tone to Christoper Nolan's "gritty"Dark Knightfilms, believingThe Batmanwould be darker and more violent than even those films.[303]Vary, Chin, andEntertainment Weekly'sChancellor Agard all highlighted the trailer's footage of Farrell and his physical transformation for the role of Penguin.[302][303][305]A Japanese trailer released on December 12 quickly led to discussion and speculation that the Joker would appear after fans spotted a figure resembling the character on a newspaper prop in the footage.[306]
Warner Bros. launched aviral marketingcampaign in December 2021 with the websiterataalada(Rata aladais Spanish for "winged rat" ). The website allows users to engage in simulated conversations with the Riddler, and solving his riddles unlocks promotional artwork.[307]The final reward for the website was the deleted scene where Batman meets with Keoghan's Joker in Arkham.[308]A third trailer, titled "The Bat and the Cat", was released on December 27 and focuses on the relationship between Batman and Catwoman.[309]/Film'sJeremy Mathai already felt the film's marketing had been great and was impressed that this was "yet another incredible trailer".[310]Asha Barbaschow and Rob Bricken ofGizmodoopined that Pattinson looked like a better Batman than his predecessors, Bale and Affleck. They were intrigued by the trailer's implication that the Riddler would position himself as an "agent of justice" and were excited at the prospect of Reeves altering Batman's origin story.[311]A prequel novel,Before the Batman:An Original Movie Novel,was written by David Lewman and released on February 1, 2022. It explores the origins of Batman and the Riddler.[312][313]More footage from the film was released later that month as part of a teaser for Warner Bros.' 2022 slate of DC films, which at that time includedBlack Adam,The Flash,andAquaman and the Lost Kingdom.[314]In March, Reeves announcedThe Riddler: Year One,a prequel comic book published bimonthly through DC's adult-orientedBlack Labelimprint beginning in October 2022. The six-issuelimited serieswas written by Dano and illustrated by Stevan Subic.[315]
WarnerMediaspent $135 million promoting the film,[316]including over $28 million on television advertisements and licensed a significant amount of merchandise;[317][318]it described the promotion as the largestBatmanmerchandise collection in a decade.[319]Promotion includedHot Wheelstoys fromMattel,[320]Legosets,[321]action figures fromMcFarlane ToysandFunko,[322][323]clothing, cosmetics, andOreocookies.[317]Warner Bros. partnered withUniversal Picturesand theSupercars Championshipto adorn aliveryinspired byThe Batmanon theFord Mustang GTCourse Car,[324]whileGoogle,independently from Warner Bros., updatedGoogle Searchto display aBat-SignalEaster eggfor Batman-related search queries in February 2022.[325]Warner Bros. Consumer ProductsandDC Comicspartnered withPumato release a collection of products like footwear, accessories, and apparel featuring Batman, the Batmobile, and Bat emblem.[326][327]DC Comics publishedThe Batman Box Set,atrade paperbackcollection featuring aslipcasewith art byJim Leeand the "Year One",The Long Halloween,andEgocomics, in March 2022.[126]Additionally, most of DC's March 2022 Batman-related comics featurevariant coversbased on the film.[328]
Release
Theatrical
Special screenings were held in Paris on February 21, 2022, and in London on February 23, 2022.[329][330]The Batman'sworld premiere was held atLincoln Centerin New York City on March 1, 2022, alongside 350 advanceIMAXscreenings across the United States,[331][332][333]ahead of itswide releasebyWarner Bros. Pictureson March 4.[260]It was originally set for release on June 25, 2021,[114]before it was pushed back to October 1, 2021,[248]and then to March 2022, both times after Warner Bros. adjusted its release schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[260]The Batmanwas the first superhero film to be released in China sinceWonder Woman 1984(2020), after multiple Marvel films were denied releases in 2021.[334]Warner Bros. canceled the Russian release in response to theRussian invasion of Ukrainein February 2022.[335]
Home media
The Batmanwas released fordigital download,as well as to stream onHBO Max,on April 18, 2022,[336][337]a day earlier than announced.[338]It was the first Warner Bros.–distributed film in over a year that did not stream on HBO Max simultaneously with its theatrical release.[339]The film'slinear televisionpremiere was onHBOon April 23,[338]followed by physical release onUltra HD Blu-ray,Blu-ray,andDVDbyWarner Bros. Home Entertainmenton May 24.[336]According toSamba TV,the film was streamed by 720,000 American households during its first day of release on HBO Max.[340]It also had the most successful premiere for any film on HBO Max in Latin America.[341]Samba TV reported that by the end of its first week, the movie had been watched by 4.1 million American households. This was higher than the viewership for nearly allday-and-datefilms released on HBO Max and the second best for a film on the platform during the first week of release, behindMortal Kombat(2021), which had a viewership of 4.3 million households.[342]
Reception
Box office
The Batmangrossed $369.3million in the United States and Canada, and $402.9million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $772.2million.[7]It is theseventh-highest-grossing film of 2022,[343]as well as the highest-grossing serial killer film.[344]The film'sIMAXperformance helped raise its overall first-quarter revenues ($60 million) by 55% and its global box office ($173.2 million) by 57% from the same period in 2021.[345][346]Deadline Hollywoodcalculated the film's net profit as $177million, accounting for production budgets, marketing, talent participations, and other costs; box office grosses and home media revenues placed it seventh on their list of 2022's "Most Valuable Blockbusters".[316]
In the U.S. and Canada,The Batmanwas projected to gross $115–170 million from 4,417 theaters in its opening weekend, and around $330–475 million for its total domestic box office.[347][348][349]Tickets for the advance IMAX screenings sold out within a day of going on sale on February 8, 2022.[332]The film made $57 million on its first day in the U.S. and Canada, which included $17.6 million from Thursday night previews and $4 million from Tuesday and Wednesday advanced screenings.[350][351]It grossed $134 million in its opening weekend, becoming the second film released during the COVID-19 pandemic to gross over $100 million in the U.S. and Canada in its opening weekend, afterSpider-Man: No Way Home(2021).[339]It also became Warner Bros.' highest-grossing pandemic era film domestically in just three days, surpassingDune(2021). More than 65% of the audience in the opening weekend was male, while more than 60% were in the age range of 18–34 years old.[339]The film grossed $66.5 million in its second weekend, dropping 50% and staying atop the box office.[352][353]The third weekend saw it gross $36.7 million, a fall of 45%,[354]while also making it the second film in the pandemic era to make more than $300 million in the U.S. and Canada.[355]In the fourth weekend it was displaced to the second spot byThe Lost City,earning $20.5 million for a drop of 44%.[356][357]
In South Korea,The Batmanopened to $1.7 million, the biggest opening in the country in 2022.[347]Through March 2, it had earned $5.3 million across eight countries. In France, it earned $2.1 million, the highest opening for 2022. Through March 4, it had made an estimated $54 million in 74 countries outside the U.S. and Canada. In the United Kingdom it opened to $6.4 million, the second-highest opening in the country during the pandemic. It had the second-highest pandemic opening in Spain as well, earning $1.2 million.[358]It grossed around $124.2 million by the end of the week in 74 countries outside the U.S. and Canada, and ranked first in 73 of them during the weekend. It earned $22.3 million globally in IMAX theatres, the second-highest opening weekend for the chain since December 2019.[359]This was also the highest opening for a movie outside the U.S. and Canada in 2022, the highest for Warner in the pandemic era, as well as the third biggest overall during the pandemic.[360]In addition, it had the second-highest opening weekend of the pandemic era in sixteen countries including the United Kingdom ($18.1 million), Mexico ($12.1 million), Australia ($9.3 million), Brazil ($8.8 million), France ($8.4 million), Germany ($5.1 million), South Korea ($4.4 million), Italy ($4.1 million), Spain ($3.7 million), and India ($3.4 million).[339][358]It also earned the biggest opening weekend for Warner Bros. in 62 countries during the pandemic and its biggest-ever opening weekend in seven countries.[361]
The film earned $66.6 million from 76 markets other than the U.S. and Canada in its sophomore weekend for a drop of 42%, including a $3.2 million opening in Japan.[362]The film reached the $500 million-milestone on March 17, becoming the eighth pandemic era film to do so, while also becoming Warner Bros.' highest-grossing film during the pandemic.[361][363]In its third weekend, it made $49.1 million in countries other than the U.S. and Canada, a drop of 46%.[364]In China, it opened to a $11.8 million weekend according to Artisan Gateway while 30–43% of the theaters were closed, the best opening in the country for an American film in 2022, acquiring the top position at the box office.[365]It grossed $25.3 million during the fourth weekend for a fall of 49%,[366]including $3.1 million in China, where it was displaced byMoonfall.[366][367]It crossed the $750 million-milestone on April 17, becoming the fifth pandemic era film to do so, with the largest running-total countries being the United Kingdom ($53.2 million), Mexico ($30.7 million), Australia ($27 million), France ($25.9 million), Brazil ($22.6 million), China ($22.5 million), Germany ($18.9 million), Spain ($11.8 million), Italy ($11.2 million), and Japan ($10 million).[360][368]
Critical response
OnRotten Tomatoes,The Batmanholds an approval rating of 85% based on 523 reviews, with an average of 7.7/10. The site's consensus reads, "A grim, gritty, and gripping super-noir,The Batmanranks among the Dark Knight's bleakest – and most thrillingly ambitious – live-action outings ".[369]Metacritic,which uses aweighted average,assigned the film a score of 72 out of 100, based on 68 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[370]Audiences surveyed byCinemaScoregave it an average of "A−" on an A to F scale, while those polled atPostTrakgave it an 87% positive score and 4.5 out of 5 stars, with 71% saying they would definitely recommend it.[350]
IGNcontributor Alex Stedman gave it 10 out of 10, praising its accuracy to the comics, the performances of Pattinson and Kravitz, and the film's production values. He particularly noted the chemistry between Pattinson and Kravitz, calling Kravitz's performance the best in the film.[371]Adam Nayman ofThe Ringerpraised the film's technical aspects and visual style, comparing it favorably to works by Alfred Hitchcock. However, he criticized the final act and found the climax underwhelming, feeling it echoedJoker(2019) too closely. Despite these critiques, Nayman appreciated how the film handled Batman's psychology.[372]Jason Mottram ofThe Nationalcalled it "one of the darkest and most compelling comic-book movies of the modern era", praising the performances, action, and story, particularly Reeves's portrayal of Penguin and Batman as the "World's Greatest Detective".[373]
Digital Spyreviewer Ian Sandwell highlighted the film's "film-noir vibes" and strong production values, praising its focus on Batman as a detective, which he felt justified the runtime.[374]Clarisse Loughrey fromThe Independentrated it 4/5, praising the visual aesthetic for blending realism with Gothic elements, though she felt the runtime was excessive.[375]David Rooney ofThe Hollywood Reporterpraised the film's "intelligent, emotionally nuanced storytelling", its exploration of institutional corruption, and its unique Gothic identity, though he wished for more levity.[1]Peter Debruge atVarietyadmired the film's noir elements and its interrogation of the superhero concept, finding it relevant to contemporary issues.[112]Alex Abad-Santos ofVoxappreciated the film's detective-oriented story and exploration of Batman's character.[376]
However, some critics were less enthusiastic.Richard BrodyofThe New Yorkerliked the first two hours but felt the characters were underdeveloped, reducing the impact of the climax.[377]Ann Hornaday fromThe Washington Postrated it 1.5 out of 4, criticizing its dark visuals, runtime, and reliance on dialogue, although she appreciated Pattinson's performance.[378]Mick LaSalleof theSan Francisco Chroniclealso gave a negative review, finding the political commentary and tone unvaried, and criticizing the film's length.[379]Similarly,A. O. ScottofThe New York Timespraised the performances and score but found the dark visuals and exposition overwhelming.[380]Kim NewmanofSight and Soundcriticized the film's length and felt the secondary characters were underdeveloped, though he praised the detective aspects and visual elements.[381]
Accolades
At the95th Academy Awards,The Batmanreceived nominations forBest Sound,Best Makeup and Hairstyling,andBest Visual Effects.[382]The film's other nominations include fourBritish Academy Film Awardsand threeCritics' Choice Movie Awards.[383][384]
Thematic analysis
Class conflict and inequality
Class conflictis a central concept featured inThe Batman,[385]with Marco Vito Oddo ofColliderasserting that the main theme issocial inequality.[386]Three of the primary characters—Batman, the Riddler, and Catwoman—are orphans from different economic backgrounds. Whereas Batman grew up inprivilege,the Riddler only knew torment, while Catwoman experienced hardship.[386]The Riddler's frustration with his upbringing leads to him lashing out against the wealthy, reflecting that criminality is born from desperation.[387]JM Mutore ofThe A.V. Cluband Susana Polo ofPolygonsaid the Riddler falls into "the trap of villains who are right", opining that he is correct to expose the corruption that has harmed the unfortunate.[388][389]Chrishaun Baker ofInverseadded that the film never frames the Riddler's frustration as wrong,[387]though Brandon Zachary ofComic Book Resourcesargued that the Riddler is "inherently wrong" to think that change can be achieved through violence even if his motivations are understandable.[385]
Zachary wrote that Batman, Catwoman, and the Riddler's upbringings give each character a different worldview: Batman's is narrow and binary, the Riddler adopts a "bitter and cruel" method to fight corruption that harms innocents, and Catwoman acknowledges the corrupting power of wealth but only becomes violent when her friends are harmed.[385]The film draws parallels between the three characters, reflecting a popular notion that Batman is similar to his adversaries.[390]Adam Nayman ofThe Ringerfelt the film highlighted the themes of duality between Batman and his foes, and opined that Batman and the Riddler feel like "secret siblings" rather than "two different case studies in forlorn orphan psychology".[372]Catwoman and the Riddler make Batman realize that poverty and inequality are the roots of Gotham's troubles, and inspire him to become an agent of hope and use his wealth to prevent social inequality.[386]Baker wrote that the film ends with Batman realizing he "has to fight for the will of the people, amongst the people, against the very same institutions that make hollow promises to protect them".[386][387]
Depiction of Batman
Baker said that previousBatmanfilms tend to reflectright-wingthemes, with Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan's adaptations respectively featuringlibertarianand "vaguelyauthoritarian"depictions of Batman.The Batmandeparts by questioning Batman's ethics and focusing on his material wealth.[387]The film highlights that Batman's wealth does not alleviate his suffering and explores the idea that he should be more philanthropic;[386]initially, Batman does not realize he is taking his wealth for granted and could be using it to help Gotham.[387]Mutore feltThe Batmanwas more direct in addressing the issue than previousBatmanfilms, but "circumvents this argument" by portraying Thomas Wayne's attempt at philanthropy as only leading to corruption,[388]while Baker felt the film directly addresses the issue by havingprogressivemayoral candidate Bella Réal confront Bruce about his wealth.[387]Conversely, Nayman argued the film does not focus on his class as much as previous films did, as he is depicted as a recluse in the film.[372]
The Batmanalso explores grief, trauma, and the "horror" of living withpost-traumatic stress disorderthrough Batman. Batman's initial antagonism towards Alfred and apathy towards Catwoman's situation stems from the death of his parents and his inability to communicate with people due to his fear of suffering more emotional pain. His obsession with solving the Riddler case is a method of coping with the trauma of losing his parents, while his obsession with being Batman is the result of channeling his rage into what Marcus Shorter ofBloody Disgustingcalled a "dogmatic dedication to his chosen crimefighting craft". The film ends with Batman realizing that he must process his trauma to help improve Gotham.[391]Batman's relationship with law enforcement differs from previousBatmanfilms. Burton's films depict the police as an incompetent force that Batman supersedes, while Nolan's films depict them as people who are willing to bend the law to assist him.The Batmanshows Batman having a hostile relationship with Gotham police, who see him as a criminal. Baker said that "[e]very time Batman interacts with the police, there's a palpable sense of discomfort; to them, Batman represents a level of oversight that they're not used to having to contend with".[387]Baker called this "timely" given the contemporary American sociopolitical context including increased awareness ofpolice brutality.[387]
Future
Shared universe
The Batmanis intended to be the first of a newBatmanfilm trilogy and establish a Batman-focusedshared universeseparate from the DCEU.[22][148][392]Reeves and Clark refer to the shared universe as the "Batman Epic Crime Saga".[393]Key cast members had signed on for future films by November 2019.[394]In December 2021, Pattinson said he had ideas for developing Batman's character in further films, while Clark saidThe Batmanwould lay a foundation for future films to build upon.[395]Pattinson and Reeves expressed interest in introducingRobinand featuring theCourt of Owls,Calendar Man,Mr. Freeze,orHushas villains in a sequel.[396]By October 2022, Reeves was meeting with directors and writers for several films and television series that were in early development and centered on members ofBatman's rogues gallery,such asScarecrow,Clayface,andProfessor Pyg.[397]
The Penguin(2024)
By September 2021, HBO Max was developing a spin-off series focused on the Penguin, withLauren LeFranchired asshowrunner.[392]In March 2022, HBO Max orderedThe Penguinas a limited series,[398]with LeFranc writing all eight episodes,[399][400]andCraig Zobeldirecting the first three.[401]Farrell stars as the Penguin,[402]and executive produces the series alongside Reeves, Clark, LeFranc, and Zobel.[401]The series premiered onHBOon September 19, 2024.[403]
Sequel
A sequel was announced atCinemaConin April 2022, with Pattinson and Reeves returning,[404][405]along with Tomlin as co-writer that August.[406]The sequel was initially titledThe Batman – Part IIin January 2023,[407]but was untitled by December 2024, when Reeves was still perfecting the script.[408]Wright, Serkis, and Farrell are also set to reprise their respective roles as Gordon,[409]Pennyworth,[410]and the Penguin in the film.[411]Filming is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025,[408]atWarner Bros. Studios Leavesdenin England.[412]The untitled sequel is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 1, 2027.[408]
Unproduced series
In July 2020, HBO Max gave a series commitment to apolice proceduraltelevision series centered on theGotham City Police Department(GCPD), withTerence Winterset to write and serve as showrunner. Reeves, Winter, Clark, Daniel Pipski, and Adam Kassan were executive producing the series.[413][414]In August, Reeves said the series would be a prequel toThe Batman,taking place during the first year of Batman's career and focusing on the corruption in Gotham and the GCPD. He said the series would be told from the perspective of one particular crooked cop, with the story being a "battle for his soul",[415]taking inspiration fromPrince of the City(1981).[416]In November, Winter left the project due to creative differences,[417]andJoe Bartonwas hired to replace him in January 2021.[418]HBO still had creative issues with the project, especially with its protagonist being a corrupt cop,[416]and they encouraged Reeves to focus on existing comics characters instead.[419]Wright revealed there had been discussions about him appearing in the series but he did not entertain the idea before the film's release.[420]
In March 2022, Reeves said the GCPD series was on indefinite hold, though he hoped to revisit the premise in the future. Reeves revealed that initial work on that series had led to work on a new idea based on theArkham State Hospital.He said the series would build upon Arkham's introduction in the film and explore the origins of different characters related to it. He envisioned a horror tone, with Arkham being depicted as ahaunted house.[416]Antonio Camposwas hired by then to write and direct the Arkham series in addition to serving as the showrunner and an executive producer, while the GCPD series was still in development.[421]By this time, thepitchfor the Arkham series was one of the first to be bought byDC Studiosand it was being developed for theDC Universe(DCU), which Gunn revealed in December when he said Reeves would continue developing projects for both his Batman shared universe and the DCU.[422]Both series were no longer moving forward by July 2024,[423][424]though some elements of the GCPD series were integrated intoThe Penguin.[393]
Notes
- ^abWhile referred to in promotional materials and merchandise for the film as "Oswald Cobblepot", Farrell is credited simply as "Oz / Penguin", with the character's full nameestablished retroactivelyas "Oswald 'Oz' Cobb" in the 2024HBOseriesThe Penguin.[53]
- ^Identified off-screen asthe Joker[8]
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Works cited
- Field, James (2022). Klopfer, Eric (ed.).The Art of The Batman.New York City:Abrams Books.ISBN978-1-4197-6210-9.
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