The Batman
“Unmask the truth.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official HBO Max TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-12
Top Cast
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Robert Pattinson
Bruce Wayne / The Batman
Zoë Kravitz
Selina Kyle
Jeffrey Wright
Lt. James Gordon
Colin Farrell
Oz / The Penguin
Paul Dano
The Riddler
John Turturro
Carmine Falcone
Andy Serkis
Alfred
Peter Sarsgaard
District Attorney Gil Colson
Barry Keoghan
Unseen Arkham Prisoner
Jayme Lawson
Bella Reál
Gil Perez-Abraham
Officer Martinez
Peter McDonald
Kenzie
Con O'Neill
Chief Mackenzie Bock
Alex Ferns
Commissioner Pete Savage
Rupert Penry-Jones
Mayor Don Mitchell, Jr.
Kosha Engler
Mrs. Mitchell
Archie Barnes
Mitchell's Son
Janine Harouni
Carla
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 45 DaysBeijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 18, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 24, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$185M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$772.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.18x
+$587.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Reeves
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Craig, Matt Reeves, Bill Finger, Bob Kane
- Original Score
- Michael Giacchino
- Original Title
- The Batman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
- Production Budget
- $185M
- Worldwide Gross
- $772.8M
- Production Studios
- 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company, Dylan Clark Productions, DC Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Reeves
Peter Craig, Matt Reeves, Bill Finger, Bob Kane
Michael Giacchino
Greig Fraser
William Hoy, Tyler Nelson
Dylan Clark, Matt Reeves, Simon Emanuel, Chantal Nong Vo, Michael Uslan
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Griffin
Stunt Coordinator
Samuel Le
Stunt Coordinator
Jake De Witt
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Craig
Writer
Matt Reeves
Writer
Robert Alonzo
Stunt Coordinator
Anders Langlands
Visual Effects Supervisor
Julius Lechner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Russell Earl
Visual Effects Supervisor
Brad Minnich
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Owen Forker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Brooke Lyndon-Stanford
Visual Effects Supervisor
Matt Reeves
Director
Greig Fraser
Director of Photography
Michael Giacchino
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Batman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Batman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Batman about?
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.
Who directed The Batman?
The Batman was directed by Matt Reeves.
Who stars in The Batman?
The principal cast of The Batman includes Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, Paul Dano.
When was The Batman released and how long is it?
The Batman was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Batman?
The Batman had a reported production budget of $185M and grossed $772.8M at the worldwide box office (4.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Batman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Batman was composed by Michael Giacchino.
Is The Batman based on a book or true story?
The Batman is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bill Finger", Characters: "Bob Kane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Batman?
The Batman holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).