Bob Kane

Writer

Bob Kane

Bob Kane is credited on 27 titles across Batman, Christopher Nolan, Hans Zimmer, DC, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Mike Flanagan on OrderToWatch, all based on their original work. In release order they run from Batman (1966) to Clayface (2026).

Titles
27
Based on their work
27
Franchises
6

In release order

  1. Batman1966 · Film · 1h 45m · optional · Batman · Source materialAdam West's camp classic; its own world.
  2. Batman1989 · Film · 2h 6m · Batman · Source materialTim Burton's Batman with Michael Keaton, who returns in The Flash.
  3. Batman Returns1992 · Film · 2h 6m · Batman · Source materialBurton's darker sequel with the Penguin and Catwoman.
  4. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm1993 · Film · 1h 17m · Batman · Source materialThe animated series' feature film.
  5. Batman Forever1995 · Film · 2h 1m · Batman · Source materialVal Kilmer takes over in the same continuity.
  6. Batman & Robin1997 · Film · 2h 5m · Batman · Source materialGeorge Clooney's turn ends the run.
  7. Batman Begins2005 · Film · 2h 20m · Batman · Source materialChristopher Nolan's origin story; starts the Dark Knight trilogy.
  8. Batman Begins2005 · Film · 2h 20m · Nolan · Source materialChristopher Nolan's origin story; starts the Dark Knight trilogy.
  9. Batman Begins2005 · Film · 2h 20m · Hans Zimmer · Source materialChristopher Nolan's origin story; starts the Dark Knight trilogy.
  10. The Dark Knight2008 · Film · 2h 32m · Batman · Source materialHeath Ledger's Joker; the trilogy's centrepiece.
  11. The Dark Knight2008 · Film · 2h 32m · Nolan · Source materialHeath Ledger's Joker; the trilogy's centrepiece.
  12. The Dark Knight2008 · Film · 2h 32m · Hans Zimmer · Source materialHeath Ledger's Joker; the trilogy's centrepiece.
  13. Batman: Under the Red Hood2010 · Film · 1h 15m · Batman · Source materialThe second Robin, Jason Todd, returns from the dead as a vigilante who kills.
  14. Batman: Year One2011 · Film · 1h 4m · Batman · Source materialFrank Miller's story of Bruce's first year as Batman and Jim Gordon's first year in Gotham.
  15. The Dark Knight Rises2012 · Film · 2h 45m · Batman · Source materialEnds the Dark Knight trilogy, eight years later.
  16. The Dark Knight Rises2012 · Film · 2h 45m · Nolan · Source materialEnds the Dark Knight trilogy, eight years later.
  17. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 22013 · Film · 1h 18m · Batman · Source materialThe Joker wakes, and the government sends Superman to stop Batman.
  18. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice2016 · Film · 2h 32m · DC · Source materialBen Affleck's Batman and Wonder Woman arrive; sets up Justice League.
  19. Batman: The Killing Joke2016 · Film · 1h 17m · Batman · Source materialThe Joker tries to drive Commissioner Gordon mad; based on Alan Moore's comic.
  20. Justice League2017 · Film · 2h · DC · Source materialThe team assembles; the 2021 Snyder Cut is the longer alternative.
  21. The Lego Batman Movie2017 · Film · 1h 44m · optional · Batman · Source materialA comedy spin-off; optional.
  22. Joker2019 · Film · 2h 2m · Batman · Source materialArthur Fleck's story; stands apart from every Batman continuity.
  23. Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles2019 · Film · 1h 27m · optional · TMNT · Source materialA one-off animated crossover in Gotham City, outside every continuity.
  24. The Batman2022 · Film · 2h 57m · Batman · Source materialRobert Pattinson's detective Batman in his second year.
  25. The Flash2023 · Film · 2h 24m · DC · Source materialBarry Allen breaks time and resets the DCEU; Michael Keaton's Batman returns.
  26. Joker: Folie à Deux2024 · Film · 2h 18m · Batman · Source materialThe sequel to Joker.
  27. Clayface2026 · Film · 1h 49m · optional · Mike Flanagan · Source materialA DC body-horror film co-written by Flanagan and directed by James Watkins.