(Pocket-lint) - A new Batman movie, directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight, is set to hit theatres in 2022 after multiple delays.
Although you have plenty of time to catch up on the franchise before The Batman finally releases in cinemas, we're helping you binge it now, by rounding up every Batman movie and show and figuring out the best order to watch them all.
But, to be honest, this got complicated, quickly.
Unlike some film franchises, such as Marvel's, there isn't a singular chronology to follow, especially when it comes to the live-action Batman films, which have been repeatedly rebooted. For instance, Warner Bros' original Batman Anthology began anew with Christopher Nolan's Trilogy.
There is also the wider DC Cinematic Universe to consider, where Batman sometimes plays a pivotal or background role but isn't actually seen. While Batman never appeared in 2017's Wonder Woman, he did instigate the film’s plot. Batman's Wayne Enterprises is also mentioned in 2013's Man of Steel. And let's not forget the DC Animated Universe, too, which is loaded with Batman content.
As a result, we can't give you a single, clearly-defined viewing order. So, we've come up with multiple orders, all starring the Caped Crusader. Skip to the bottom for our bulleted list versions of these orders if you want a spoiler-free experience.