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Mar. 09, 2022
'The Batman's cinematographer addressed why the Joker was hidden in the shadows in his scene in the movie, saying "sometimes seeing too much can distract from some of the beauty or joy of watching films."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 09, 2022
'The Batman's spinoff, 'The Penguin,' was confirmed to have been given a straight-to-series order by HBO Max.
(Warner Bros.)
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Mar. 07, 2022
A shorter version of 'The Batman' was reported to receive a low score from test audiences.
(Variety)
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Mar. 07, 2022
Matt Reeves confirmed that the Gotham PD spinoff series on HBO Max was "put on hold."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 06, 2022
Warner Bros. president Toby Emmerich addressed DC Films' focus on "quality" for future movies, saying "the movies don’t have to all have the same tone, or interlock with other DC movies."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 05, 2022
Matt Reeves revealed that Robert Pattinson’s eye makeup application was part of his audition, saying “Rob was so fascinating to watch when he was doing it. When I showed it to the studio, they were captivated."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 02, 2022
'The Batman' producer Dylan Clark said that the film's sequel is expected to release in "less than five years."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 01, 2022
'The Batman' was reported to have a budget of upwards of $200 million.
(Variety)
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Feb. 23, 2022
Matt Reeves confirmed that a sequel to 'The Batman' is in the works.
(Cast/Crew)
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Feb. 10, 2022
Robert Pattinson revealed that he's talked about "the idea of doing a trilogy" of 'The Batman' movies with director Matt Reeves, saying "I'm down to do it as many times as people want."
(Cast/Crew)
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Jan. 25, 2022
Matt Reeves said that he didn't want 'The Batman' to "carry the weight of connecting the characters" from DCEU movies like 'Justice League.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Jan. 20, 2022
Robert Pattinson said that he was just joking when he previously said that he wasn't working out for 'The Batman.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Jan. 20, 2022
'The Batman' was reported to have a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes.
(The Hollywood Reporter)
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Dec. 20, 2021
Robert Pattinson said that he would "would love to do" more movies in the cape and cowl, and has already mapped out where "Bruce’s psychology would grow over two more movies."
(Cast/Crew)
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Dec. 10, 2021
'The Batman' was reported to have screened two versions to test audiences, one with a notable "certain actor," one without.
(The Hollywood Reporter)
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Sep. 13, 2021
A spin-off centered around Colin Farrell's Penguin was reported to be in development.
(Variety)
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Jun. 20, 2021
Reshoots for 'The Batman' were rumored to include Robert Pattinson and Colin Farrell.
(The Daily Record)
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Nov. 30, 2020
Two Penguin gang actors were confirmed to wrap filming for 'The Batman.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Nov. 24, 2020
New behind-the-scenes photos from 'The Batman' showed Gotham and Batcave exterior sets.
(Set Photo(s))
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Oct. 31, 2020
'The Batman,' along with other movie & TV productions, was reported to have received permission to continue filming in the U.K. despite COVID-19 lockdowns.
(Variety)
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Oct. 24, 2020
'The Batman' set photos indicated that production would take place on South La Salle Street in front of the Chicago Board of Trade Building, the same setting as the Batpod-Joker scene in 'The Dark Knight.'
(Set Photo(s))
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Oct. 20, 2020
'The Batman' actor Colin Farrell said the film will be shooting until February 2021.
(Cast/Crew)
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Oct. 13, 2020
'The Batman' was filming a motorcycle action scene with Batman and Catwoman stunt doubles in Liverpool.
(Set Photo(s))
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Oct. 12, 2020
'The Batman' was filming a funeral scene in Liverpool with Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Colin Farrell, John Turturro, and more.
(Set Photo(s))
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Sep. 03, 2020
Production on 'The Batman' was put on hold after Robert Pattinson tested positive for COVID-19.
(Vanity Fair)
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Aug. 25, 2020
'The Batman' was reported to shoot "relatively succinct" scenes in Chicago in October 2020.
(Screen Magazine)
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Aug. 22, 2020
Matt Reeves said 'The Batman' is about "25 to 30 percent finished filming."
(Cast/Crew)
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Aug. 17, 2020
Variety confirmed that production of 'The Batman' will resume in September.
(Variety)
Aug. 17, 2020
'The Batman' was reported to resume production on the first week of September 2020.
(Cast/Crew)
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Jul. 13, 2020
'The Batman' was reported to no longer be filming on-location, with production now set to take place in-studio.
(Cast/Crew)
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Jul. 05, 2020
The U.K. Government was reportedly providing exemptions for productions like 'The Batman' to resume after shutting down due to COVID-19.
(The Wrap)
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Jun. 04, 2020
'The Batman' was reported to possibly face further production delays due to precautions being taken for COVID-19.
(Warner Bros.)
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Sep. 13, 2021
Matt Reeves and Dylan Clark were both reported to have joined the crew of the Penguin spin-off series as executive producers.
(Variety)
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Jan. 18, 2022
Luke Roberts was confirmed to be playing Thomas Wayne in 'The Batman.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Oct. 20, 2021
Kristen Stewart said that she loves "the energy behind" fans casting her as the Joker in 'The Batman,' but would prefer to "do something new" in that universe.
(Cast/Crew)
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Feb. 02, 2021
Rupert Penry-Jones was confirmed to have joined the cast of 'The Batman' as Mayor Don Mitchell.
(Cast/Crew)
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Aug. 23, 2020
Barry Keoghan was officially cast in 'The Batman' as Officer Stanley Merkel
(Warner Bros.)
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Mar. 05, 2022
'The Batman's Blu-ray release was reported to be on June 13, 2022.
(Official Merchandise)
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Jan. 10, 2022
WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar said that "[Warner Bros.] feel good about the [current release] date right now" of 'The Batman' despite the recent COVID-19 surge.
(Warner Bros.)
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Mar. 23, 2021
'The Batman' was reported to be the first major title to return to theaters exclusively since Christopher Nolan's Tenet on March 4, 2022.
(Deadline)
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Mar. 13, 2022
Matt Reeves revealed part of the dialogue from Joker's deleted scene in the movie, saying "‘It’s almost our anniversary, isn’t it?’"
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 13, 2022
Matt Reeves confirmed that Batman and Joker already met during the vigilante's Year 1 in duty.
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 13, 2022
Matt Reeves teased the future of Joker in 'The Batman' universe, saying "[he] would form his nihilistic world view and... he would have an insidious understanding of human nature."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 11, 2022
'The Batman's post-release marketing teased the returns of Joker and Riddler in the sequel.
(Warner Bros.)
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Mar. 09, 2022
Matt Reeves said that the concept of Mayor Mitchell's son becoming Robin is "a cool idea" but "wasn't the intention" in the movie.
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 08, 2022
Matt Reeves explained how Barry Keoghan's Joker is different from Heath Ledger's version from 'The Dark Knight,' saying that he "wanted to create an iteration of him that felt distinctive and new, but went right back to the roots."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 07, 2022
Barry Keoghan addressed his role as Joker in 'The Batman,' saying "getting to be part of the Batman universe is [a huge deal for me]. I’m a fanboy of these movies... So to be in that world, I’m still pinching myself."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 05, 2022
'The Batman' director Matt Reeves said that he would "love" to explore Hush as a villain in the franchise's future.
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 05, 2022
'The Batman' director Matt Reeves said that it's "very possible" that the Joker could appear in an upcoming spin-off series.
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 04, 2022
Matt Reeves addressed Joker's potential role in the sequel, saying "I don’t know that Joker would be in the next movie... Trouble, as always, is brewing in Gotham."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 03, 2022
Robert Pattinson teased 'The Batman's sequel's villains, saying "I was definitely kind of thinking Court of Owls is probably gonna be in the sequel."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 03, 2022
'The Batman' director Matt Reeves confirmed that the second spin-off series set within this universe will "connect" to Arkham Asylum.
(Cast/Crew)
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Feb. 23, 2022
Robert Pattinson said it would be difficult to add Superman's fantastical elements into the grounded universe of 'The Batman,' saying "we were talking the other day, like, 'Can you add Superman into it but he just doesn't have any powers?'"
(Cast/Crew)
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Feb. 15, 2022
Matt Reeves expressed interest in Mr. Freeze appearing in a potential sequel to 'The Batman, ' saying "I think there's actually a grounded version of that story, which could be really powerful."
(Cast/Crew)
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Feb. 15, 2022
Robert Pattinson said that a young Robin would be a "really fun addition" to 'The Batman's potential sequel, saying "people are so scared of it, but it’s kind of exciting."
(Cast/Crew)
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Feb. 14, 2022
Robert Pattinson said that he'd "love" for the Court of Owls or Calendar Man to appear in 'The Batman's potential sequel.
(Cast/Crew)
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Feb. 10, 2022
Colin Farrell shared his excitement for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' while promoting 'The Batman,' saying "I was saying [to director Matt Reeves] that 'I hope you can grasp that you’re going to move and bring a lot of entertainment and joy into so many."
(Cast/Crew)
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Feb. 01, 2022
Robert Pattinson confirmed that 'The Batman' will feature a tease for the potential sequel, saying "they always have that little bit at the end, that’s like: ‘...and coming up!’ But other than that, it feels strangely personal."
(Cast/Crew)
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Jan. 26, 2022
Matt Reeves confirmed that 'The Batman' will not feature Bruce Wayne's origin story.
(Cast/Crew)
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Jan. 22, 2022
Robert Pattinson explained Batman's no-kill rule, saying "this rule with Batman: he must not kill. It can be interpreted in two ways. Either he only wants to inflict the appropriate punishment, or he wants to kill and his self-control prevents him.”
(Cast/Crew)
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Dec. 19, 2021
Robert Pattinson addressed how his Batman differs from previous on-screen iterations, saying that "he’s not really a socialite at all... and even Alfred thinks he’s gone insane."
(Cast/Crew)
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Dec. 18, 2021
Matt Reeves confirmed that 'The Batman's Bruce Wayne is inspired by Kurt Cobain, saying "there’s another version [of Bruce Wayne] who had gone through a great tragedy and become a recluse."
(Cast/Crew)
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Oct. 08, 2021
'The Batman' was rumored to feature a fight between Batman and the Riddler inside the Bat Cave.
(Official Merchandise)
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Oct. 08, 2021
'The Batman' was rumored to feature high-stakes chase scenes between Batman, Catwoman, and Penguin.
(Official Merchandise)
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Sep. 30, 2021
Robert Pattinson teased that 'The Batman' will deliver "lots of little surprises" at DC FanDome 2021.
(Cast/Crew)
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Sep. 30, 2021
Zoe Kravitz said that she wants to avoid "fetishizing or creating a stereotype" with her portrayal of Catwoman in 'The Batman.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Jul. 15, 2021
Colin Farrell revealed that his character, the Penguin, is only in "five or six scenes" in ‘The Batman.’
(Cast/Crew)
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May. 05, 2021
Zoe Kravitz said that Selina Kyle is someone who “wants to fight for those who don't have someone else to fight for them,” which is what causes a connection to form between her and The Dark Knight in 'The Batman.'
(Cast/Crew)
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May. 05, 2021
Dylan Clark described Selina Kyle as someone who “represents the savior for the ill-treated” but whose loyalties aren't quite clear.
(Cast/Crew)
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Feb. 11, 2021
HBO content chief Casey Bloys said that some characters from 'The Batman' will crossover into the 'Gotham PD' HBO Max spinoff.
(Cast/Crew)
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Oct. 18, 2020
A set photo from 'The Batman' indicated that GothCorp will be featured in the movie.
(Set Photo(s))
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Oct. 17, 2020
A set photo of a taxi cab logo featuring the year 2019 was obtained from the Chicago production of 'The Batman.'
(Set Photo(s))
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Oct. 16, 2020
A set photo showed that a civilian wearing a Superman Halloween costume will appear in 'The Batman.'
(Set Photo(s))
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Aug. 22, 2020
'The Batman' was said to take place two years after Bruce Wayne initially becomes Batman.
(Cast/Crew)
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Aug. 22, 2020
The villains in 'The Batman' were confirmed to have had no prior interaction with Batman, with the film being an origin for the likes of Catwoman, Penguin, and The Riddler.
(Cast/Crew)
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Aug. 22, 2020
Matt Reeves said 'The Batman' will not be an origin story for Bruce Wayne but will be in the middle of his Gotham Experiment.
(Cast/Crew)
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Jun. 08, 2020
The Joker was rumored to appear in the second and third movies in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' trilogy.
(The Direct)
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Jul. 18, 2018
The Court of Owls were rumored to be the main villains in 'The Batman.'
(Grace Randolph)
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Mar. 29, 2022
A new video of Robert Pattinson's training for 'The Batman' was officially released.
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 18, 2022
A tie-in comic for the Riddler that is written by Paul Dano was revealed.
(Warner Bros.)
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Feb. 26, 2022
27 rebranded DC movie posters to promote 'The Batman' were revealed.
(Warner Bros.)
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Feb. 07, 2022
A tie-in book for 'The Batman' teased the existence of Metropolis and Lex Luthor.
(Official Merchandise)
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Feb. 07, 2022
A tie-in book for 'The Batman' revealed the Riddler's creepy origin story.
(Official Merchandise)
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Feb. 03, 2022
A new batch of variant comic covers for 'The Batman' was revealed.
(Warner Bros.)
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Feb. 01, 2022
Four new character posters for 'The Batman' were officially revealed.
(Warner Bros.)
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Jan. 03, 2022
A new batch of Funko Pops for 'The Batman' was revealed.
(Official Merchandise)
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Dec. 13, 2021
An international trailer for 'The Batman' was officially revealed.
(Warner Bros.)
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Nov. 08, 2021
Promotional images for 'The Batman' were officially revealed.
(Promotional Image)
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Oct. 16, 2021
The second trailer for 'The Batman' was reported to have a runtime of 2 minutes and 44 seconds.
(Cast/Crew)
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Sep. 18, 2021
A sneak peek at Robert Pattinson’s Batman firing his grapple gun was revealed.
(Cast/Crew)
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Sep. 17, 2021
A new promotional image for 'The Batman' provided a fresh look at Zoë Kravitz' Catwoman costume
(Promotional Image)
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Aug. 31, 2021
A trailer for 'The Batman' was confirmed to release in 2021's DC FanDome event.
(Warner Bros.)
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Aug. 14, 2021
A new DC box set containing the comic books that inspired 'The Batman' was revealed.
(Official Merchandise)
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May. 19, 2021
A promotional image for 'The Batman' showcasing Paul Dano's creepy new Riddler costume was revealed.
(Reddit User)
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May. 18, 2021
Promotional art showcasing Batman, Riddler, and Catwoman from 'The Batman' was revealed.
(Promotional Art)
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May. 18, 2021
Promotional art for 'The Batman' showcasing a new look at the Dark Knight was leaked.
(Reddit User)
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May. 11, 2021
Promotional art showing Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight holding a Batarang from 'The Batman' was revealed.
(Promotional Art)
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May. 05, 2021
A featurette for 'The Batman' showcasing a fresh look at Zoe Kravitz's Catwoman was leaked.
(Promotional Video / Trailer)
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May. 01, 2021
A tie-in merchandise for 'The Batman' showing Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight alongside the Batmobile was revealed.
(Reddit User)
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Jan. 29, 2021
A Year One-inspired poster for 'The Batman' was officially revealed.
(Promotional Image)
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Dec. 03, 2020
A new promotional image for 'The Batman' featuring the Batmobile was officially released.
(Promotional Image)
