Batman is one of the most iconic characters in fiction, a superhero vigilante who protects the citizens of Gotham City from the Rogues Gallery of villains like the Joker, the Riddler, the Penguin, Bane and more.
He’s also one of the most adapted characters in film history, with numerous film and television projects focusing on the Caped Crusader.
Saturday is Batman’s 85th birthday, so what better way to celebrate the beloved character than rank all 12 of his movies?
We’ve tallied all 12 of the main theatrical projects that featured Batman as its central character, leaving behind films where Batman appeared but didn’t headline the cast, like Justice League and The Flash.
Starting with Adam West and going through recent Batman projects from Christian Bale and Robert Pattinson, let’s go through the Batman films through 2022’s The Batman.
Light the birthday candles and the Bat-Signal, and let’s get to work.