This year marks the 85th anniversary of Batman’s first appearance in comic book history, back in March 1939 on the pages of Detective Comics issue #27. As one of the most financially successful and reliable characters in superhero cinema history turns 85, let’s delve into the Caped Crusader’s cinematic journey.
Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz star in 'The Batman.' Writer-director Matt Reeves is currently working on a screenplay for The Batman Part II, a sequel to his 2022 blockbuster revival of the character’s solo franchise. The release date of the sequel was recently pushed from 2025 to 2026 to maintain focus on the upcoming DCU cinematic reboot film 'Superman' by James Gunn.
