Batmobile

The Batmobile roars into action in 1992's "Batman Returns." (COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.)

It’s going to be a batty year. On March 4, Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson, will arrive in theaters. In November, Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck will both be returning to the roles of Batman when “The Flash” heads to theaters, and some time this year a “Batgirl” movie will be heading to HBO Max featuring another appearance by Keaton’s Batman.

With that in mind, now is a good time to take stock of past Batman movies. I’m only including films that received a wide theatrical release, as there are dozens of Batman animated movies that were released direct to home media or streaming.

Batman 1966

Batman made his feature-length film debut in this spin off from the campy 1960s "Batman" TV series. (COURTESY OF 20TH CENTURY)

Batman Returns-poster

Director Tim Burton's "Batman Returns" is darker and stranger than his original "Batman." Michael Keaton returns as Batman and battles Danny DeVito's Penguin and Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman. (COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.)

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

Mark Hamil's Joker and Kevin Conroy's Batman, seen doing battle in "Batman: The Mask of the Phantasm," are often cited as the definitive versions of the dueling villain and hero. (COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.)

Batman Forever

"Batman Forever" introduced Val Kilmer at Batman in Joel Schumacher's more family-friendly follow up to Tim's Burton's previous installments. (COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.)

The Dark Knight

Christian Bale and Heath Ledger as Batman and the Joker in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight." (COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.)

Ben Affleck-Batman

Ben Affleck as an older more jaded Batman in Zack Snyder's "Batman v Superman." (COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.)

Lego Batman

Will Arnet plays a hilarious arrogant, yet insecure Batman in "The Lego Batman Movie." (COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.)

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