Okay, this is hard, because so many of them are apples and oranges. So instead of going by quality, I’m mostly going by which ones I would actually take the time to sit down and watch today.
1. Batman Returns (1992)
This might be a hot take, but bite me. Batman Returns is the movie that really made me appreciate Tim Burton’s gothic style. It has my favorite Batman soundtrack, and my favorite theatrical Catwoman. I’m not fond of this version of the Penguin, but you can’t have everything.
2. Batman (1989)
I have a soft spot for this movie. It came out at exactly the right time in my life, it was a cultural phenomenon, and it was hugely influential to future super hero movies.
3. The Dark Knight (2008)
This is probably the most legitimate super hero movie ever made. I can’t put it higher because it’s so heavy. I mean, I can’t just pop it into the Blu-Ray player for fun. It’s too… good.
4. The Batman (2022)
Thoroughly enjoyable, and sets a new standard for Batman movies.
5. Batman Forever (1995)
While this was the beginning of the end for the 90s series, it struck a great balance between flashy and dark. It’s too bad the follow-up movie dropped the dark altogether.
6. Batman Begins (2005)
I feel like this deserves to be higher, but it’s just not as fun as it was when it first came out. Impressive movie, but it became boring after a few rewatches.
7. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
A good, solid movie, but the weakest of the Nolan trilogy.
8. Batman: The Movie (1966)
Pure, campy fun.
9. Batman & Robin (1997)
Dirty rotten franchise killer! Still, fun to watch if you’re in the right mood.
10. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…
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