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=== ''Batman'' (1989) ===
=== ''Batman'' (1989) ===
[[File:Batman keaton 89.jpg|right|thumb|[[Michael Keaton]] as Batman]]
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[[Tim Burton]] took over as director in 1986. [[Steve Englehart]] and [[Julie Hickson]] wrote [[film treatment]]s before [[Sam Hamm]] wrote the first screenplay.<ref name="Elfman"/><ref name=Steve>{{cite web | title = Batman | work = [[Steve Englehart]].com | url = http://www.steveenglehart.com/Film/Batman%20movie.html | accessdate = 2007-11-25}}</ref> Numerous [[A-list]] actors were considered for the role of Batman before [[Michael Keaton]] was cast. Keaton's casting caused a controversy. By 1988, Keaton had become [[typecasting (acting)|typecast]] as a comedic actor, and many observers doubted he could portray a serious role.<ref name=Elfman/> [[Jack Nicholson]] accepted the role of the [[Joker (comics)|Joker]] under strict conditions that dictated a high salary, a portion of the [[box office]] profits and his [[shooting schedule]]. Nicholson's final salary is reported to be as high as $50 million.<ref name=Guber/><ref name=Jones/><ref name=Hamm>{{cite news | author = Stephen Rebello | title = Sam Hamm - Screenwriter | work = [[Cinefantastique]] | pages=34–41 | date = November 1989 | accessdate = 2008-05-12}}</ref><ref name=empire>{{cite news | author = Iain Johnstone | title = Dark Knight in the City of Dreams | work = [[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] | pages=46–54 | date =August 1989 | accessdate = 2008-05-14}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] took place at [[Pinewood Studios]] from October 1988 to January 1989.<ref name=Joe>Joe Morgenstern (1989-04-09). "Tim Burton, Batman and The Joker", ''[[The New York Times]]''. Retrieved on 26 October 2008.</ref> The budget escalated from $30 million to $48 million,<ref name=Guber/> while the [[1988 Writers Guild of America strike]] forced Hamm to drop out. Uncredited rewrites were performed by [[Warren Skaaren]], [[Charles McKeown]]<ref name=Jones/> and [[Jonathan Gems]].<ref>Salisbury, Burton, p.145</ref> ''Batman'' received positive reviews, broke numerous [[box office]] records, and won the [[Academy Award for Best Art Direction]]. The film grossed over $400 million,<ref name=Elfman/> and left a legacy over the modern perception of the [[superhero film]] genre.<ref>{{cite news | author = Geoff Boucher | title = Tim Burton talks about Johnny Depp, 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'The Dark Knight' | work = [[Los Angeles Times]] | date = 2008-10-15 | accessdate = 2008-10-19}}</ref>
[[Tim Burton]] took over as director in 1986. [[Steve Englehart]] and [[Julie Hickson]] wrote [[film treatment]]s before [[Sam Hamm]] wrote the first screenplay.<ref name="Elfman" /><ref name="Steve">{{cite web | title = Batman | work = [[Steve Englehart]].com | url = http://www.steveenglehart.com/Film/Batman%20movie.html | accessdate = 2007-11-25}}</ref> Numerous [[A-list]] actors were considered for the role of Batman before [[Michael Keaton]] was cast. Keaton's casting caused a controversy. By 1988, Keaton had become [[typecasting (acting)|typecast]] as a comedic actor, and many observers doubted he could portray a serious role.<ref name="Elfman" />
[[Jack Nicholson]] accepted the role of the [[Joker (comics)|Joker]] under strict conditions that dictated a high salary, a portion of the [[box office]] profits and his [[shooting schedule]]. Nicholson's final salary is reported to be as high as $50 million.<ref name="Guber" /><ref name=Jones/><ref name=Hamm>{{cite news | author = Stephen Rebello | title = Sam Hamm - Screenwriter | work = [[Cinefantastique]] | pages=34–41 | date = November 1989 | accessdate = 2008-05-12}}</ref><ref name=empire>{{cite news | author = Iain Johnstone | title = Dark Knight in the City of Dreams | work = [[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] | pages=46–54 | date =August 1989 | accessdate = 2008-05-14}}</ref>
[[Principal photography]] took place at [[Pinewood Studios]] from October 1988 to January 1989.<ref name="Joe">Joe Morgenstern (1989-04-09). "Tim Burton, Batman and The Joker", ''[[The New York Times]]''. Retrieved on 26 October 2008.</ref> The budget escalated from $30 million to $48 million,<ref name="Guber" /> while the [[1988 Writers Guild of America strike]] forced Hamm to drop out. Uncredited rewrites were performed by [[Warren Skaaren]], [[Charles McKeown]]<ref name="Jones" /> and [[Jonathan Gems]].<ref>Salisbury, Burton, p.145</ref>

''Batman'' received positive reviews, broke numerous [[box office]] records, and won the [[Academy Award for Best Art Direction]]. The film grossed over $400 million,<ref name="Elfman" /> and left a legacy over the modern perception of the [[superhero film]] genre.<ref>{{cite news | author = Geoff Boucher | title = Tim Burton talks about Johnny Depp, 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'The Dark Knight' | work = [[Los Angeles Times]] | date = 2008-10-15 | accessdate = 2008-10-19}}</ref>


=== ''Batman Returns'' (1992) ===
=== ''Batman Returns'' (1992) ===

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The fictional character Batman, a comic book superhero featured in DC Comics publications, has appeared in various films since his inception. The character first starred in two serial films in the 1940s, Batman and Batman and Robin. The character also appeared in the 1966 film Batman, which was a feature film adaptation of the campy 1960s Batman TV series starring Adam West, who also starred in the film.

Toward the end of the 1980s, the Warner Bros. studio began producing a series of feature films starring Batman, beginning with the 1989 film Batman, directed by Tim Burton with Batman played by Michael Keaton. Burton and Keaton reprised their roles for the 1992 film Batman Returns, and in 1995, Joel Schumacher directed Batman Forever with Val Kilmer as Batman. Schumacher also directed the 1997 film Batman & Robin, which starred George Clooney. Batman & Robin was poorly received by both the critics and the fans, and after a long hiatus in which multiple possible Batman scripts were developed, Warner Bros. rebooted the film franchise in 2005 with Batman Begins, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale. Nolan also directed the 2008 sequel The Dark Knight with Bale reprising his role. A third installment is in pre-production and will be released in Summer 2012.

Batman has also appeared in multiple animated films, both as a starring character and as an ensemble character. While most animated films were released direct-to-video, the 1993 animated feature Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was released theatrically.

1940s film serials

Batman (1943 serial)

Main article: Batman (serial)

Batman was a 15-chapter serial film released in 1943 by Columbia Pictures. The serial starred Lewis Wilson as Batman and Douglas Croft as Robin. J. Carrol Naish played the villain, an original character named Dr. Daka. Rounding out the cast were Shirley Patterson as Linda Page (Bruce Wayne's love interest), and William Austin as Alfred. The plot is based on Batman, a US government agent, attempting to defeat the Japanese agent Dr. Daka, at the height of World War II.

The film is notable for being the first filmed appearance of Batman and for providing two core elements of the Batman mythos. The film introduced "The Bat's Cave" and the Grandfather clock entrance. The name was altered to the Batcave in the comic. William Austin, who played Alfred, had a trim physique and sported a thin mustache, while the contemporary comic book version of Alfred was overweight and clean-shaven prior to the serial's release. The comics version of Alfred was altered to match that of Austin's, and has stayed that way.

Batman and Robin (1949 serial)

Main article: Batman and Robin (serial)

Batman and Robin was another 15-chapter serial film released in 1949 by Columbia Pictures. Robert Lowery played Batman, while Johnny Duncan played Robin. Supporting players included Jane Adams as Vicki Vale and veteran character actor Lyle Talbot as Commissioner Gordon. The plot dealt with the Dynamic Duo facing off against the Wizard, a hooded villain whose identity remains a mystery throughout the serial until the end.

1960s theatrical film

Batman (1966)

Main article: Batman (1966 film)

Batman (also known as Batman: The Movie) is a 1966 film adaptation of the popular Batman television series, and was the first full-length theatrical adaptation of the DC Comics character. The 20th Century Fox release starred Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin. As well as Cesar Romero as the Joker, Burgess Meredith as the Penguin, Lee Meriwether as Catwoman, and Frank Gorshin as the Riddler.

The film was directed by Leslie H. Martinson, who also directed a pair of Batman episodes; "The Penguin Goes Straight" and "Not Yet, He Ain't," both from season one.

Warner Bros. live action productions

Development

In the late 1970s, Batman's popularity was waning.[1] CBS was interested in producing a Batman in Outer Space film. Producers Michael Uslan and Benjamin Melniker purchased the film rights of Batman from DC Comics in April 1979. It was Uslan's wish "to make the definitive, dark, serious version of Batman, the way Bob Kane and Bill Finger had envisioned him in 1939. A creature of the night; stalking criminals in the shadows."[1] Richard Maibaum was approached to write a script with Guy Hamilton to direct, but the two turned down the offer. Uslan was unsuccessful with pitching Batman to various movie studios because they wanted the film to be similar to the campy 1960s TV series. Columbia Pictures and United Artists were among those to turn down the film.[2]

A disappointed Uslan then wrote a script titled Return of the Batman to give the film industry a better idea of his vision for the film. Uslan later compared its dark tone to that of The Dark Knight Returns, which his script pre-dated by six years.[1] In November 1979, producers Jon Peters and Peter Guber joined the project.[3] The four producers felt it was best to pattern the film's development after that of Superman (1978).[4] Uslan, Melniker and Guber pitched Batman to Universal Pictures, but the studio turned it down.[5] Though no movie studios were yet involved, in late 1981 the project was publicly announced with a budget of $15 million. Warner Bros. decided to accept Batman.[6]

Tom Mankiewicz completed a script titled The Batman in June 1983, focusing on Batman and Dick Grayson's origins, with the Joker and Rupert Thorne as villains, and Silver St. Cloud as the romantic interest.[7] Mankiewicz took inspiration from the limited series Batman: Strange Apparitions (ISBN 1-56389-500-5), written by Steve Englehart.[8] Comic book artist Marshall Rogers, who worked with Englehart on Strange Apparitions, was hired for concept art.[5] The Batman was then announced in late 1983 for a mid-1985 release date on a budget of $20 million. Originally, Uslan had wanted an unknown actor for Batman, William Holden for James Gordon, and David Niven as Alfred Pennyworth.[6] Holden died in 1981 and Niven in 1983, so this would never come to pass. A number of filmmakers were attached to Mankiewicz' script, including Ivan Reitman and Joe Dante.[9] Nine rewrites were performed by nine separate writers. Most of them were based on Strange Apparitions. However it was Mankiewicz' script that was still being used to guide the project.[10]

Batman (1989)

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Michael Keaton as Batman
Main article: Batman (1989 film)

Tim Burton took over as director in 1986. Steve Englehart and Julie Hickson wrote film treatments before Sam Hamm wrote the first screenplay.[9][11] Numerous A-list actors were considered for the role of Batman before Michael Keaton was cast. Keaton's casting caused a controversy. By 1988, Keaton had become typecast as a comedic actor, and many observers doubted he could portray a serious role.[9] Jack Nicholson accepted the role of the Joker under strict conditions that dictated a high salary, a portion of the box office profits and his shooting schedule. Nicholson's final salary is reported to be as high as $50 million.[3][6][12][13] Principal photography took place at Pinewood Studios from October 1988 to January 1989.[14] The budget escalated from $30 million to $48 million,[3] while the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike forced Hamm to drop out. Uncredited rewrites were performed by Warren Skaaren, Charles McKeown[6] and Jonathan Gems.[15]

Batman received positive reviews, broke numerous box office records, and won the Academy Award for Best Art Direction. The film grossed over $400 million,[9] and left a legacy over the modern perception of the superhero film genre.[16]

Batman Returns (1992)

Main article: Batman Returns

Burton originally did not want to direct a sequel because of his mixed emotions of the previous film.[4] Sam Hamm's first script had Penguin and Catwoman searching for hidden treasure.[17] Daniel Waters delivered a script that satisfied Burton, which convinced him to reprise his duties as director. Wesley Strick did an uncredited rewrite, deleting characterizations of Harvey Dent and Robin and rewriting the climax.[18][19] Various A-list actresses lobbied hard for the role of Catwoman before Michelle Pfeiffer was cast, while Danny DeVito signed on to portray the Penguin.[20] Filming started at Warner Bros. in Burbank, California in June 1991. Batman Returns was released with financial success, but Warner Bros. was disappointed with the film's box office run because it earned less than its predecessor.[21] However, Batman Returns was released with critical acclaim,[22] but a "parental backlash" criticized the film with violence and sexual innuendos that were unsuitable for children.[21] McDonald's shut down their Happy Meal tie-in for Batman Returns.[23] The film's legacy is also notable for leaving behind the critically-panned Catwoman spin-off.[24]

Batman Forever (1995)

Main article: Batman Forever

Although Batman Returns was a financial success, Warner Bros. felt the film should have made more money. The studio decided to change the direction of the Batman film series to be more mainstream. Joel Schumacher replaced Tim Burton as director, while Burton decided to stay on as producer.[25] However, Michael Keaton did not like the new direction the film series was heading in,[26] and was replaced by Val Kilmer. Jim Carrey starred as The Riddler, while Tommy Lee Jones starred as Two-Face. Filming started in September 1994,[25] and Schumacher encountered problems communicating with Kilmer and Jones.[27] Batman Forever was released on June 16, 1995 with financial success, earning over $350 million worldwide and three Academy Award nominations, but the film was met with mixed reviews from critics.[28][29]

Batman & Robin (1997)

Main article: Batman & Robin (film)

Development for Batman & Robin started immediately after Batman Forever, and Warner Bros. commissioned the film on fast track for an adamant June 1997 release.[30] Val Kilmer did not return, because of scheduling conflits with The Saint[citation needed], and was replaced by George Clooney. Arnold Schwarzenegger starred as Mr. Freeze, while Uma Thurman starred as Poison Ivy. Principal photography began in September 1996[31] and finished in January 1997,[32] two weeks ahead of the shooting schedule.[33] Batman & Robin was released on June 20, 1997, and was met with critically panned reviews.[34] Observers criticized the film for its toyetic and campy approach, and for homosexual innuendos added by Schumacher.[35] Still, the film was a financial success,[36] but remains to be the least commercially successful live-action Batman film ever. Batman & Robin received numerous nominations at the Razzie Awards[37] and ranks among the worst superhero films of all time.[38][39]

Proposals for fifth film

Batman Triumphant

During the filming of Batman & Robin, Warner Bros. was impressed with the dailies. This prompted them to immediately hire Joel Schumacher to return as director for a sequel, but writer Akiva Goldsman, who worked on Batman Forever and Batman & Robin with Schumacher, turned down the chance to write the script.[33] In late 1996, Warner Bros. and Schumacher hired Mark Protosevich to write the script for a fifth Batman film. A projected mid-1999 release date was announced.[40] Titled Batman Triumphant, Protosevich's script had the Scarecrow as the main villain. Through the use of his fear toxin, he resurrects the Joker. Harley Quinn appeared as a supporting character, written as the Joker's daughter.[41] George Clooney and Chris O'Donnell were set to reprise the roles of Batman and Robin.[42] However, when Batman & Robin received negative reviews and failed to outgross any of its predecessors, Warner Bros. was unsure of their plans for Batman Triumphant. The studio decided it was best to consider a live-action Batman Beyond film and an adaptation of Frank Miller's Batman: Year One. Warners would then greenlight whichever idea suited them the most.[43] Schumacher felt he "owe[d] the Batman culture a real Batman movie. I would go back to the basics and make a dark portrayal of the Dark Knight."[44] He approached Warner Bros. of doing Batman: Year One in mid-1998.[44]

Batman: DarKnight

Despite Warner Bros. and Schumacher's interest with Year One, Lee Shapiro, a comic book fan, and Stephen Wise pitched the studio with a script titled Batman: DarKnight in mid-1998. DarKnight had Bruce Wayne giving up his crime fighting career and Dick Grayson attending Gotham University.[45] Dr. Jonathan Crane uses his position as professor of psychology at Gotham University and as head psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum to conduct his experiments in fear (this element would later appear in Batman Begins). During a vengeful confrontation with a colleague, Dr. Kirk Langstrom, Crane unknowingly initiates Kirk's transformation into the creature known as Man-Bat. Citizens of Gotham believe Man-Bat's nightly activities to be Batman's "bloodthirsty" return. Bruce becomes Batman "to clear his name" and solve the mystery of Man-Bat.[45] Kirk struggles with his "man vs. monster" syndrome as he longs to both reunite with his wife and get revenge on Crane, while Crane exacts revenge on those responsible for his dismissal from both Arkham and the university while encountering truths about his past. Warner Bros. decided not to move forward, and passed on Batman: DarKnight in favor of Year One and Batman Beyond.[45]

Year One and Beyond

In January 2000, Scott Rosenberg turned down the chance to write the script for Batman: Year One.[46] In mid-2000, Paul Dini, Neal Stephenson and Boaz Yakin were hired to write a script for Batman Beyond, with Yakin to direct. The film was based on the Warner Bros. animated television series of the same name.[47] However, Warner Bros. abandoned Batman Beyond almost instantly in favor of Batman: Year One.[43]

Around the same time, Warners hired Darren Aronofsky to write and direct Year One, despite interest from Joel Schumacher.[44][47] Aronofsky, who collaborated with Frank Miller on an unproduced script for Ronin, brought Miller to co-write Year One with him.[48] They intended to reboot the Batman franchise, "it's somewhat based on the comic book," Aronofsky said. "Toss out everything you can imagine about Batman! Everything! We're starting completely anew."[49] Regular Aronofsky collaborator, Matthew Libatique, was set as cinematographer,[50] and Aronofsky had also approached Christian Bale for the role of Batman. Coincidentally, Bale would be cast in the role for Batman Begins.[51] At the same time, Warner Bros. was moving forward on a Catwoman spin-off.[52] However, by June 2002, the studio decided to move forward on Batman vs. Superman and abandon Year One.[53]

Batman vs. Superman

Warner Bros. abandoned J. J. Abrams' script for Superman: Flyby, which had been greenlighted with McG to direct.[54][55] When McG dropped out in favor of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle,[56] Warner Bros. approached Wolfgang Petersen to direct Superman: Flyby,[57] however, in August 2001,[58] Andrew Kevin Walker pitched Warner Bros. an idea titled Batman vs Superman, attaching Petersen as director. Superman: Flyby was put on hold,[57] and Akiva Goldsman was hired to rewrite Walker's Batman vs. Superman.[43]

Goldsman's draft, dated June 21, 2002, had Bruce Wayne going through a mental breakdown after his five year retirement of crime fighting. Dick Grayson, Alfred Pennyworth and Commissioner Gordon are all dead, but Bruce's depressed emotions become resolved with fiancée Elizabeth Miller. Meanwhile, Clark Kent is struggling by a recent divorce with Lois Lane. Clark and Bruce are close friends, and Clark is Bruce's best man. After the Joker kills Elizabeth at the honeymoon, Bruce plots a revenge scheme, while Clark tries to hold him back. In return, Bruce blames Clark for her death, and the two go against one another. Part of the script took place in Smallville, where Clark goes into exile with Lana Lang. However, Lex Luthor is held to be responsible for the entire plot of Batman and Superman destroying each other. The two decide to team up and stop Luthor.[59]

Christian Bale and Josh Hartnett had turned down the roles of Batman and Superman. Bale would eventually portray the same role in Batman Begins.[56][60] Principal photography was to start in early-2003, with plans for a five—six month shoot. The release date was set for mid-2004.[61] Within a month of Warner Bros. greenlighting Batman vs. Superman, Petersen left in favor of Troy (2004).[43] Warner Bros. decided to move forward on Superman: Flyby and on a Batman reboot.[43] Petersen and Bryan Singer are interested in directing the project sometime in the future, with Bale as Batman.[62][63]

Aftermath

In December 2002, writer/filmmaker Joss Whedon pitched an origin story that was met with negative feedback from Warners.[64] Whedon's version had "a Hannibal Lecter-type villain in Arkham Asylum that Bruce went and sort of studied with," Whedon said. "It was set in Bruce's early years in Gotham City. I get very emotional about it, I still love the story. Maybe I’ll get to do it as a comic one day."[65] In January 2003, Christopher Nolan was hired to take over the Batman franchise, resulting in the rebooted Batman Begins.[66]

Batman Begins (2005)

Main article: Batman Begins

Director/writer Christopher Nolan and co-writer David S. Goyer began work on Batman Begins in early 2003[66][67] and aimed for a darker and more realistic tone, with humanity and realism being the basis of the film.[68] The film, which was primarily shot in England and Chicago,[69][70] relied on traditional stunts and scale models — computer-generated imagery was used minimally. Christian Bale starred as Batman. Liam Neeson starred as Ra's al Ghul (albeit masquerading as Henri Ducard) and Cillian Murphy starred as The Scarecrow. Katie Holmes also starred in the movie as Bruce's love interest, Rachel Dawes. A new Batmobile (called the Tumbler) and a more mobile Batsuit were both created specifically for the film.[71][72] Batman Begins was critically and commercially successful. The film opened on June 15, 2005 in the United States and Canada in 3,858 theaters. It grossed US$48 million in its opening weekend, eventually earning $370 million worldwide. The film received an 85% overall approval rating from Rotten Tomatoes[73][74], and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Critics noted that fear was a common theme throughout the film, and remarked that it had a darker tone compared to previous Batman films.[74] Batman Begins has also popularized the notion of reboots in Hollywood.[75]

The Dark Knight (2008)

Main article: The Dark Knight (film)

Christopher Nolan reprised his duties as director, and brought his brother, Jonathan, to co-write the script. The Dark Knight featured Christian Bale reprising his role as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Heath Ledger as The Joker and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent / Two-Face. Principal photography began in April 2007 in Chicago. Other locations included Pinewood Studios and Hong Kong. On January 22, 2008, after he had completed filming The Dark Knight, Ledger died of a sleeping pill overdose, leading to intense attention from the press and more people showing interest in the film. Warner Bros. had created a viral marketing campaign for The Dark Knight, developing promotional websites and trailers highlighting screen shots of Ledger as the Joker, but after Ledger's death, the studio refocused its promotional campaign.[76][77] The film was released on July 16, 2008 (in Australia) and July 18, 2008 (in North America); the film was met with positive reviews upon release, and became the second film ever to earn more than $500 million at the box office, the fourth film to gross over a billion dollars worldwide, and set numerous other records in the process.[78][79] It received eight Academy Award nominations, and at the 81st Academy Awards it won two: Best Sound Editing and Best Supporting Actor (a posthumous win for Heath Ledger), making it the second Batman film ever to win at the Academy Awards.

Third film (2012)

Main article: Batman 3 (2012)

Warner Bros. president of production Jeff Robinov hopes a third film will be released in 2011 or 2012.[80] Nolan had originally not committed to another sequel, explaining that he does not normally line up projects right after completing a film, noting "Is there a story that's going to keep me emotionally invested for the couple of years that it will take to make another one? That’s the overriding question. On a more superficial level, I have to ask the question: How many good third movies in a franchise can people name?"[81] He added the only reason he would return would be if he found a necessary way to continue the story, but he feared midway through filming another installment he would find it redundant.[82] Nolan had written a rough story outline and made some notes by December 2008, despite his uncertainty in returning for the sequel.[83] Later in December, Alan F. Horn confirmed that while discussions with Nolan about a third film were ongoing, no casting had been done, and Horn categorically denied all such rumors.[84] On February 9, 2010, it was announced that Christopher Nolan has "cracked" the story of a sequel to The Dark Knight and has committed to return to that project.[85] Jonathan Nolan and David S. Goyer are currently working on the script for the upcoming film.[86]

Before Nolan confirmed his involvement, Gary Oldman had said he was confident Nolan would return,[87] and Bale said he would return if Nolan did.[88] Oldman hinted that, in the third film, Commissioner Gordon would have to "hunt down Batman".[89] He has also speculated that the villain of the upcoming film might be the Riddler.[90] Nolan explained that as long as he is directing, Robin will not be appearing in the franchise because Bale is still portraying a "young Batman", which meant "Robin's not for a few films".[91] Christian Bale has even gone on record saying he would leave the franchise if Robin was introduced.[92] In addition, Nolan considers the Penguin difficult to portray on film, explaining, "There are certain characters that are easier to mesh with the more real take on Batman we're doing. The Penguin would be tricky."[93]

Without a finished story in place, casting at this stage cannot be attributed to anything beyond rumor or suggestion.[94] Kate Beckinsale has expressed interest in playing Catwoman,[95] while Angelina Jolie has been suggested to play the role. Julie Newmar, who played Catwoman in the Batman series from 1966 to 1967, said, "Angelina would own the part."[96] David Tennant wishes to portray the Riddler.[97] Aaron Eckhart had expressed his enthusiasm that he would reprise his role for a sequel if asked, although he later confirmed that, in talks with Nolan before Heath Ledger's death, the director considers his character dead.[98] Michael Caine commented that a studio executive was interested in casting Johnny Depp as the Riddler, and Philip Seymour Hoffman as the Penguin.[99] Hoffman stated that he had not been approached regarding a role in the film.[100] Gary Oldman, while taking questions from an audience at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, was asked about a third film, in which he replied, "We start shooting next year. You didn't hear that from me." He subsequently clarified his comment, saying, "... well, I'm sure they want to do another one... it might [be] 2 or 3 years."[101] However, in 2009, Michael Caine had told MTV News that the film was not being worked on and Johnny Depp had not been offered any role.[102]

On March 10, 2010, Nolan confirmed his involvement in the project and gave some information regarding the story. The next Batman film will be Nolan's last and a conclusion to the story. Nolan says, "Without getting into specifics, the key thing that makes the third film a great possibility for us is that we want to finish our story. And in viewing it as the finishing of a story rather than infinitely blowing up the balloon and expanding the story . . . I’m very excited about the end of the film, the conclusion, and what we’ve done with the characters. My brother has come up with some pretty exciting stuff. Unlike the comics, these things don’t go on forever in film and viewing it as a story with an end is useful. Viewing it as an ending, that sets you very much on the right track about the appropriate conclusion and the essence of what tale we’re telling. And it hearkens back to that priority of trying to find the reality in these fantastic stories. That’s what we do.” Nolan has also confirmed that Jonathan Nolan is writing the script and that the villain of the film “won't be Mr. Freeze.”[103] Warner Bros. expects a full announcement in July 2010, possibly at the San Diego Comic-Con, which would include a title and possibly casting information.[104] In April 2010, Warner Bros. announced the film will be released on July 20, 2012.[105] In June 2010, Nolan confirmed that the Joker will not return in the third film.[106] It is rumored, for now, that Joseph Gordon-Levitt is in talks to play the Riddler.[107] The film will begin shooting in March 2011.[108]

Animated films

DC Animated Universe

Main article: DC animated universe

The DVD of the three part Starcrossed story arc from the Justice League animated series was labelled Starcrossed: The Movie. A similar case was applied with the three-part episode of Superman: The Animated Series, World's Finest, which was released as The Batman/Superman Movie.

The Batman

Main article: The Batman (TV series)

DC Universe Animated Original Movies

Main article: DC Universe Animated Original Movies

Note that DC Universe Animated Original Movies are in fact each set in separate fictional universes.

Cast and characters

Main article: List of Batman films cast members

Reception

Box office performance

Film Release date Box office revenue Box office ranking Budget Reference
United States Worldwide Domestic Foreign Worldwide All time domestic All time worldwide
Batman June 23, 1989 June 23, 1989 $251,188,924 $160,160,000 $411,348,924 #55
#49(A) 		#117 $35,000,000 [110]
Batman Returns June 19, 1992 June 19, 1992 $162,831,698 $103,990,656 $266,822,354 #167
#160(A) 		#268 $80,000,000 [111]
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm December 25, 1993 December 25, 1993 $5,617,391 #4,262 [112]
Batman Forever June 16, 1995 June 16, 1995 $184,031,112 $152,498,032 $336,529,144 #121
#133(A) 		#181 $100,000,000 [28]
Batman & Robin June 20, 1997 June 20, 1997 $107,325,195 $130,992,619 $238,317,814 #393 #320 $125,000,000 [113]
Batman Begins June 15, 2005 June 15, 2005 $205,343,774 $167,366,241 $372,710,015 #99 #141 $150,000,000 [73]
The Dark Knight July 18, 2008 July 16, 2008 $533,345,358 $468,576,467 $1,001,921,825 #3
#28(A) 		#6 $185,000,000 [79]
Total $1,449,683,452 $1,183,473,323 $2,648,810,469 $675,000,000
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  • (A) indicates the adjusted totals based on current ticket prices (calculated by Box Office Mojo).

Critical reaction

Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic Yahoo! Movies
Overall Top Critics
Batman 71% (51 reviews)[114] 57% (7 reviews)[115] 66 (17 reviews)[116] B- (5 reviews)[117]
Batman Returns 77% (44 reviews)[22] 57% (7 reviews)[118] B (5 reviews)[119]
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm 87% (23 reviews)[120]
Batman Forever 44% (50 reviews)[29] 69% (13 reviews)[121] 51 (23 reviews)[122] B- (9 reviews)[123]
Batman & Robin 12% (59 reviews)[34] 20% (15 reviews)[124] 28 (21 reviews)[125] C- (9 reviews)[126]
Batman Begins 85% (254 reviews)[74] 60% (43 reviews)[127] 70 (41 reviews)[128] B+ (15 reviews)[129]
The Dark Knight 94% (270 reviews)[78] 90% (42 reviews)[130] 82 (39 reviews)[131] A- (14 reviews)[132]
Average Ratings 67% 62% 59 N/A

See also

References

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