The Batman franchise is an American film series and media franchise centered around the character of Bruce Wayne/Batman, based on characters from American comic books published by DC Comics and created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, as well as the 1966 television show. Beginning with the release of Batman in 1989, the films have spun off into an animated series, video games, theme park attractions, live entertainment, and merchandise. It is spearheaded by Tim Burton, who directed Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Continues, Batman/Superman, and Batman Ends, as well as Catwoman.
The cast of characters which recur across the franchise consist of Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as Jack Napier/Joker, Marlon Wayans as Richard "Dick" Grayson/Robin/Nightwing, Michelle Pheiffer as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Winona Ryder as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl/Oracle, TBA as Jason Todd/Robin/Red Hood, and Asa Butterfield as Tim Drake/Robin/Red Robin.
The main Batman saga consists of fourteen blockbuster films, along with four standalone films, and an animated series.
Films[]
Batman Saga[]
- Batman (1989)
- Batman Returns (1992)
- Batman Continues (1995)
- Batman Triumphs (1998)
- Batman Crusades (2001)
- Batman Stands (2004)
- Batman Evolves (2007)
- Batman Emerges (2010)
- Batman Survives (2013)
- Batman Descends (2016)
- Batman Awakens (2019)
- Batman Strikes (2022)
- Batman Attacks (2023)
- Batman Escapes (2025)
- Batman Ends (2028)
Standalone Films[]
- Batman/Superman (2020)
- Batman: Year One (2023)
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (2026)
- Batman Beyond (2027)
Animated Films[]
- Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
- Batman: Subzero (1998)
- Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)
- Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003)
Television[]
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995)
- The New Batman Adventures (1997-1999)
- Batman Beyond (1999-2001)
Cast[]
Batman Family[]
- Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman
- Marlon Wayans as Dick Grayson/Robin/Nightwing
- Michelle Pfieffer as Selina Kyle/Catwoman
- Winona Ryder as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl/Roacle
- TBA as Jason Todd/Robin/Red Hood
- Asa Butterfield as Tim Drake/Robin/Red Robin
- Helena Bonham Carter as Kate Kane/Batwoman
- TBA as Bette Kane/Flamebird
- TBA as Helena Burtinelli/Huntress
- TBA as Stephanie Brown/Spoiler/Robin
- TBA as Cassandra Caine/Batgirl/Black Bat
- TBA as Harper Row/Bluebird
- TBA as Luke Fox/Batwing
- TBA as Duke Thomas/Signal
- TBA as Damian Wayne/Robin
Rogues Gallery[]
- Jack Nicholson as Jack Napier/Joker
- Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin
- Michelle Pfieffer as Selina Kyle/Catwoman
- Robin Williams & TBA as Edward Nygma/Riddler
- Billy Dee Williams as Harvey Dent/Two-Face
- Brad Douriff as Jonathon Crane/Scarecrow
- Christopher Lee & TBA as Hugo Strange
- Lisa Marie as Pamela Isley/Poison Ivy
- TBA as Kirk Langstrom/Man-Bat
- TBA as Victor Zsasz
- TBA as Waylon Jones/Killer Croc
- TBA as Arnold Weskler/Ventriloquist
- Patrick Stewart as Victor Fries/Mr. Freeze
- Will Smith as Ffloyd Lawton/Deadshot
- Margot Robbie as Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn
- TBA as Bane
- TBA as Basil Karlo/Clayface
- TBA as Jervis Tetch/Mad Hatter
- TBA as Druary Walker/Killer Moth
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Ra's al Ghul
- TBA as Garfield Lynns/Firefly
- TBA as Tommy Elliot/Hush
- TBA as Roman Sionis/Black Mask
Supporting[]
- Michael Gough and TBA as Alfred Pennysworth
- Pat HIngle &TBA as Commissioner James Gordon
- Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale
- Christopher Walken as Max Shreck
- Rene Russo as Chase Meridian
- Bruce Campbell as TBA
- TBA as Jean-Paul Valley/Azrael/Batman
- TBA as Talia al Ghul
- TBA as Lucius Fox
Featuring[]
- TBA as Kal El/Clark Kent/Superman
- TBA as Lex Luther
- TBA as Lois Lane
- TBA as Carmine "The Roman" Falcone
- TBA as Sal "The Boss" Maroni
- TBA as Carrie Kelly/Robin
- TBA as Terry McGinnis/Batman
- TBA as Derek Powers/Blight
Spin Offs[]
- Catwoman
- Nightwing
- Justice League
- Red Hood and the Outlaws
- Batgirl
- Birds of Prey
- Teen Titans
- Suicide Squad
- The Outsiders
- Robin
- Azrael
- Harley Quinn
- Batwoman
See Also[]
- Batman (1966 TV Show)
- The Dark Knight Trilogy
- Batman: Arkham (Video Game Series)