The Best Batman Movies To Watch Online – A Streaming Guide

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The Caped Crusader is one of the most iconic superheroes ever to grace the big screen. With plenty of live action and animated movies to enjoy, Batman is a cultural icon that has spawned a variety of interpretations from different filmmakers. In this guide we'll show you where to watch the best Batman movies online – including where to buy, stream or rent each movie on popular streaming platforms.

From the campy queer collection of Joel Schumacher Batman movies to the dark realism of Christopher Nolan's trilogy, Batman has been a touchstone for every generation. That includes a gun-wielding Zack Snyder Batman, a sulky sad boy Batman from Matt Reeves, and an unflappable Tim Burton Batman. Many different actors have taken on the cape and cowl, but Christian Bale’s performance has been one of the most widely acclaimed. Critics have also appreciated the moodier gothic style of Robert Pattinson's The Batman. Older fans will recall both Michael Keaton and Val Kilmer while famous Batman outliers include George Clooney and Ben Affleck.

This list contains all of the best live-action Batman movies, but the Dark Knight has been rendered in a whole variety of different animation styles. A special mention goes to Batman: Mask of Phantasm and Batman: The Killing Joke both of which saw Kevin Conroy of the Batman Animated Series reprise his role voicing Bruce Wayne. The Lego Batman Movie featuring Will Arnett in the lead role also deserves a special shoutout for a completely original take on the material.

For all of the talk about Batman, there’s just as much discussion about his adversaries. From portrayals of the Joker, the Riddler, Penguin, and Two-Face no other superhero has as impressive a list of foes as Gotham’s protector. Whether it’s Heath Ledger’s Joker, Jim Carrey’s Riddler, or Tom Hardy’s Bane, the best Batman movies are often defined by the performance of the main villain. A great Batman movie always casts the Dark Knight’s allies carefully. From Alfred and Commissioner Gordon to the likes of Robin and Catwoman, the Batman universe features complex characters all with their own motivations.

Where can I watch the best Batman movies online?

Below you'll find streaming information for every Batman live action movie, including whether it's available on popular streaming services in the United States. This list features the best Batman movies to watch that feature the Caped Crusader in the main role. It also includes movies in which Batman plays a supporting role or makes a significant cameo. The one movie in this list that doesn’t feature Batman (but really should) is Catwoman. The poorly reviewed movie still makes it on to the list because the titular character is a member of Batman's rogues gallery.

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  1. The Dark Knight

    The Dark Knight

    2008

    #1

    Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.

  2. The Batman

    The Batman

    2022

    #2

    In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler.

  3. Batman Begins

    Batman Begins

    2005

    #3

    Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.

  4. The Dark Knight Rises

    #4

    Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

  5. Batman Forever

    Batman Forever

    1995

    #5

    Batman must battle a disfigured district attorney and a disgruntled former employee with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat.

  6. Batman

    Batman

    1989

    #6

    Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis when a deformed madman calling himself "The Joker" seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld.

  7. Batman Returns

    Batman Returns

    1992

    #7

    Batman must face The Penguin, a sewer-dwelling gangleader intent on being accepted into Gotham society. Meanwhile, another Gotham resident finds herself transformed into Catwoman and is out for revenge...

  8. Batman & Robin

    Batman & Robin

    1997

    #8

    Batman and Robin deal with relationship issues while preventing Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from attacking Gotham City.

  9. Batman

    Batman

    1966

    #9

    Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.

  10. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

    #10

    Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

  11. Justice League

    Justice League

    2017

    #11

    Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisting of Barry Allen, Arthur Curry and Victor Stone to face the catastrophic threat of Steppenwolf and the Parademons who are on the hunt for three Mother Boxes on Earth.

  12. Zack Snyder's Justice League

    #12

    Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.

  13. The Flash

    The Flash

    2023

    #13

    When his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry Allen becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. In order to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry's only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

  14. Suicide Squad

    Suicide Squad

    2016

    #14

    From DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government, undertaking high-risk black ops missions in exchange for commuted prison sentences.

  15. Catwoman

    Catwoman

    2004

    #15

    Liquidated after discovering a corporate conspiracy, mild-mannered graphic artist Patience Phillips washes up on an island, where she's resurrected and endowed with the prowess of a cat — and she's eager to use her new skills... as a vigilante. Before you can say "cat and mouse", handsome gumshoe Tom Lone is on her tail, fascinated by both of her personas.