The Batman: Release Date, Cast And More
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The Dark Knight returns yet again inThe Batman, the latest big-screen take on the Caped Crusader. This is a whole new take on Batman, separate from the DCEU and completely unrelated to the Christopher Nolan trilogy. This time,Robert Pattinsonputs on the suit to punch his way through Gotham City. While we still have a while to wait forThe Batman, here’s everything we know so far.
The Batman Release Date and Where You Can Watch It
The Batmanis headed to theaters onMarch 4, 2022. It was initially set to open this year, but delays due to COVID-19 changed that. The 2022 release date will also keep the film from being part of Warner Bros.' current method of simultaneously releasing all their 2021 titles in theaters and on HBO Max on the same day. That meansThe Batmanwill be exclusive to theaters.
What is The Batman?
Don’t you mean “Who isThe Batman?” Ha ha ha, but seriously, folks.The Batmanis yet another movie about Batman, and while it seems kind of silly to reboot this character yet again, Warner Bros. knows Batman is a big moneymaker. And to be fair, the movie does look pretty damn cool. At one point,The Batmanwas going to be part of the DCEU, with Ben Affleck both directing and starring in the project, as well as working on the script. Eventually, Affleck stepped back from directing – and then left the project altogether. It will now be a standalone film completely separate from the DCEU continuity, similar to 2019’sJoker.
While the film is introducing us to a new Batman, it won’t be an origin story likeBatman Begins. Instead, the film is set in the second year of Batman’s crimefighting mission. He’s been around in Gotham for a year now, and while people in Gotham are aware of him, he’s still a bit of a mystery. As directorMatt Reevesexplainedduring DC FanDome, this film drops us into Batman’s world as he’s taking part in a “criminological experiment to figure out how to change Gotham.”
The Batman Synopsis
There isn’t a full synopsis available just yet. But we know the film finds Batman dealing with The Riddler, who appears to have been turned into a creepy Zodiac-like serial killer here. The plot involves a murder mystery that “blows the lid off of how deep the corruption in Gotham really goes – and how it connects to the Wayne family.” Matt Reeves has also said that the film will have Batman still trying to figure out what his real mission is. In his second year, he’s become almost like a mythological figure in the city, with many Gothamites fearing him. The plot will also show Batman becoming the world’s greatest detective – a character detail the live-action Batman movies haven’t really explored that much before.
The Batman Director, Crew, and More
Matt Reeves, who helmed two of the three recentPlanet of the Apesfilms, directsThe Batman. Reeves also co-wrote the script withPeter Craig. Reeves andDylan Clarkare producing the film, withSimon Emanuel,Michael E. Uslan,Walter Hamada, andChantal Nong Voserving as executive producers. Director of photography isGreig Fraser, who also shot the upcomingDune. Production designer isJames Chinlund; editors areWilliam HoyandTyler Nelson; VFX supervisor isDan Lemmonwhile SFX supervisor isDominic Tuohy.Stuart Wilsonis sound designer, whileJacqueline Durranis costume designer along withGlyn DillonandDavid Crossman. Makeup designer isNaomi Donne.Michael Giacchinohandles the score.
The Batman Cast
Robert Pattinsonstars as Batman/Bruce Wayne. The rest of the cast includesZoë Kravitzas Selina Kyle;Paul Danoas Edward Nashton;Jeffrey Wrightas the GCPD’s James Gordon;John Turturroas Carmine Falcone;Peter Sarsgaardas Gotham D.A. Gil Colson;Jayme Lawsonas mayoral candidate Bella Reál;Barry Keoghanas Stanley Merkel, an officer in the Gotham City Police Department; withAndy Serkisas Alfred; andColin Farrell(buried under heavy makeup) as Oswald Cobblepot.
The Batman Trailer
