Ranking All 10 Batman Movies from Least to Most Impressive

      Here are all 10 Batman films ranked from worst to best.

      We anticipate that many of the films discussed will see increased viewership this summer, boosted by the enthusiasm for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, as his Dark Knight trilogy has a significant presence on this list.

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      But Before We Begin

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      Before we start, note that we are excluding animated films, cameos featuring Batman, and movies where he is part of a team, such as The Flash (mentioned above).

      Although we did enjoy Michael Keaton’s performance in it.

      Now, here’s our ranking.

      10 — Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

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      Let’s kick off the list with the least favorable entry. This film is a confused, CGI-heavy disaster that pushes the dark and gritty vibe excessively and feels like it’s trying far too hard.

      While we appreciate Ben Affleck as Batman, the overly dense atmosphere left little room for his portrayal to shine. The entire movie feels forced and unenjoyable, starting with the cumbersome title.

      Perhaps it shouldn’t even be listed among Batman films since it’s technically a sequel to Man of Steel. If you choose not to include it, we’re perfectly fine with that.

      9 — Batman & Robin (1997)

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      In contrast, this film overcompensates in seeking fun, cramming in countless Mr. Freeze puns and ludicrous costumes with an excess of carnival-like colors. We adore Arnold Schwarzenegger, but this Batman installment missed the mark.

      George Clooney, who portrayed Batman, recently told GQ, “Whenever I say ‘Batman and Robin’ is a dreadful film, I often say, ‘I was dreadful in it.’”

      “This is true, number one. But it also allows me to assert that none of the other components worked either. You know? Lines like ‘Freeze, Freeze!’”

      8 — Batman Forever (1995)

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      From this point forward, we believe each movie listed is enjoyable.

      Val Kilmer may not be one of the most unforgettable Batmans, but he certainly ranks among the top three Bruce Waynes. Jim Carrey’s Riddler makes bold choices that are hard to stay annoyed at for long. It’s also intriguing that Drew Barrymore and Nicole Kidman (shown above) feature in this film.

      Tommy Lee Jones’ performance as Two-Face is somewhat over-the-top and cartoonish, and he doesn’t seem to enjoy his role, but that’s alright. We have a fondness for this film.

      Batman Forever stands out as one of the more unusual Batman films, and we appreciate that it takes notable risks.

      7 — Batman (1966)

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      This film is campy, outrageous, low-budget, and utterly charming.

      For many of us during our early years, Adam West was the embodiment of Batman — cool, resolute, and incorruptible. We didn’t grasp the campiness at the time. Witnessing him on the big screen was a delight.

      We also cherish Burt Ward as Robin and the original lineup of on-screen villains, including Cesar Romero as a mustachioed Joker, the exceptional Frank Gorshin as The Riddler, and Lee Meriwether as Catwoman.

      We view Romero as one of the best portrayals of the Joker and Meriwether as one of the finest Catwoman interpretations.

      And let's not forget the infamous shark scene! We love this film.

      6 — The Batman (2022)

      Lt. James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright) attempts to restrain The Batman (Robert Pattinson). Photo by Jonathan Olley/DC Comics – Credit: Warner Bros

      Robert Pattinson may just be the best Bruce Wayne/Batman after Christian Bale — we admire his troubled, shattered, disoriented take on the Caped Crusader as he grapples with his identity. His identity crisis stands out in Matt Reeves’ Batman, which pays tribute to conspiracy thrillers from Klute to All the President’s Men.

      With all the effort Reeves invested in crafting a new Bat-world in this film — including the introduction of Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman and Colin Farrell’s unrecognizable portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot — we eagerly anticipate the sequels.

      This film also spawned the highly praised Penguin solo TV series.

      5 — Batman (1989)

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      Tim Burton deserves significant recognition for merging the two familiar versions of Batman for audiences in 1989: the campy one from the 1960s TV series and movie, and the darker, more tortured character depicted in the outstanding 1980s DC Comics by Frank Miller in The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year One.

      Jack Nicholson is one of the greatest actors of