Given that The Batman kicks off a brand new DC timeline and introduces a fresh version of the Dark Knight, it’s not really like you need to watch any previous Bat-movies ahead of time. There are, however, some films which would make for solid viewing before heading out to catch the latest reboot of the Caped Crusader.
Not because they necessarily involve the hero, but tonally and thematically, they pair nicely with what director Matt Reeves has cooked up for us. And for the full list of every movie that you should try and catch before The Batman to get you in the right mood, you can continue reading below.
