Batman always makes a big splash at the box office. From Tim Burton's Batman to Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy, each film has been a massive box office success. Now fans and critics are looking towards the next major Batman film, Matt Reeves' The Batman. Though there have been several Batman adaptations over the years, with each taking the character in a new direction, the fan reception from early screenings of this new take seem promising.
This film was supposed to have been released already but COVID-19 has pushed it back to March 2022. With all the big characters that the film is bringing together, viewers are eager to see if the new cast can embody the legacy of the Caped Crusader.
7 Robert Pattinson Is Staring As A Young Batman
Typically fans meet an older and more established Batman, even in Batman Begins, Bruce Wayne doesn't necessarily feel as if he is new to the role. Pattinson will be about 18 months into his career as the Batman and that could lead to some blunders on the part of Batman.
It will be interesting to see this new Bat-World develop from the ground up. Fans are eager to see Pattinson at the head of a major franchise again since he has been doing mostly indie movies for the past decade.
6 The Movie Will Have A Connected TV Universe
Close to when The Batman was announced so was the start of the HBO Max tie in TV universe. The first show in this lineup will be a show about the Gotham PD. While some people think that this ground has been tread already with Gotham, others think there is still a lot that could be shown about the GCPD, especially since Gotham veered more and more into Batman villain territory.
Recently rumoured is another HBO Max show that will focus on Colin Farrell's Penguin and his underworld dealings.
5 There Is A Big Twist Ending
Recently reports of early screening reactions started to pop up on the internet. On top of overall praise for the cut that these viewers saw, there was a lot of buzz around a particular scene at the end of the film. It apparently was a jaw-dropping scene that no one saw coming.
This of course has the fans bubbling with excitement and putting forth all kinds of speculation. Hopefully, the film can live up to the vast amount of hype it has managed to build.
4 Multiple Bat Vehicles Will Be In The Film
A staple of Batman and his arsenal is his vast array of vehicles. In past Batman films, viewers have seen everything from planes, to cars, to tank-like vehicles. The Batman will be taking it back to basics it seems with a very simple muscle car-looking Batmobile and a run-of-the-mill motorcycle for the Batcycle.
The bat-vehicles are almost as important as the Batsuit and its appearance. Some fans are happy to see The Batman return to more classic roots and move away from the military assault vehicles that have dominated the big screen for years now.
3 It Will Be A Dark Noir Story
Since the film was first announced it has been described as being more detective-focused. Fans have been told that it will be a dark, noir detective story. This has people excited since Batman being the world's greatest detective like he is in the comics, is rarely displayed on the big screen.
Early screeners are calling the film, dark, scary, and like a horror movie. The film is also being called very graphic but with the important distinction that Batman does not kill, unlike past iterations. The Batman is shaping up to be a very different film than any other iteration of the Caped Crusader.
2 Zoë Kravitz Is Crushing Being Catwoman
Catwoman is a wildly popular DC character and fans are always ready to see more of her in films. While Catwoman has appeared a few times over the years, only Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns really resonated with viewers. Zoë Kravitz is the next person to take on this beloved and role and according to reports she is doing the role justice.
From what fans have seen in the current trailer they are intrigued by Kravitz's Catwoman and reports confirm that her on-screen performance is something to behold. Fans are hoping that in March, Catwoman will finally get her due on the screen again.
1 The Movie Is Inspired By Year One
The director of The Batman, Matt Reeves, has stated on a few occasions that this movie is heavily inspired by the legendary comic Batman: Year One. This is one of the most well-known comic book arcs and is beloved by fans. The film is taking inspiration from the vibe of the comic and with the themes it deals with.
It deals with the corruption that racks Gotham City and how Batman faces the uphill battle he is undertaking. With all the talk of Year One, viewers are beyond excited for this movie to finally hit theatres on March 4, 2022.