Michael Keaton and the 1989 Revival
Michael Keaton played Bruce Wayne in Tim Burton's 1989 "Batman" and its 1992 sequel. His performance helped define the modern cinematic Batman and proved the character could anchor a serious blockbuster.
Christian Bale and the Dark Knight Trilogy
Christian Bale starred as Batman in Christopher Nolan's trilogy from 2005 to 2012. The films emphasized grounded storytelling, psychological conflict, and large-scale action, reshaping audience expectations for superhero films.
Robert Pattinson and the New Era
Robert Pattinson took on the role in Matt Reeves' 2022 film "The Batman." The movie focused on a younger, detective-driven Bruce Wayne and introduced a new tone for the character on screen.
For a broader timeline of live-action portrayals, see the overview at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_in_film.
