Batman has been a box office fixture for nearly four decades, from Tim Burton’s gothic 1989 original to Matt Reeves’ noir-inspired reboot. Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy remains the gold standard financially, but here’s how every live-action Batman film stacks up worldwide.
Highest-Grossing Batman Movies: Overview
| Rank | Movie | Year | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dark Knight Rises | 2012 | $1.081 billion |
| 2 | The Dark Knight | 2008 | $1.006 billion |
| 3 | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | 2016 | $873.6 million |
| 4 | The Batman | 2022 | $770.8 million |
| 5 | Batman | 1989 | $411.6 million |
| 6 | Batman Forever | 1995 | $336.6 million |
| 7 | Batman Returns | 1992 | $266.8 million |
| 8 | Batman & Robin | 1997 | $238.2 million |
Nolan’s Trilogy Still Rules the Rankings
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises and The Dark Knight occupy the top two spots more than a decade after release, a testament to how well the Dark Knight trilogy aged commercially. Matt Reeves’ The Batman, now streaming on Prime Video, has quietly become the fourth-highest-grossing Batman film ever, and its sequel is expected to push even higher when it eventually arrives.
FAQs
Q1. What is the highest-grossing Batman movie of all time?
The Dark Knight Rises (2012), with $1.081 billion worldwide.
Q2. How much did The Dark Knight make?
The Dark Knight grossed just over $1 billion worldwide in 2008, a record for a superhero film at the time.
Q3. Where does The Batman with Robert Pattinson rank?
The Batman (2022) sits at number four all-time with $770.8 million worldwide.
Q4. Is Batman v Superman counted as a Batman film?
Yes, since Batman co-leads the film alongside Superman, it’s counted in both franchise rankings.
Source: Wikipedia
