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The Dark Knight franchise consists of three feature-length movies following billionaire Bruce Wayne as he creates the Batman persona to fight corruption in Gotham City. The entries connect directly as a continuous serialized narrative detailing the escalation of crime, the alliances formed with law enforcement and legal officials, and the eventual fallout involving the Gotham City Police Department and new adversaries like Selina Kyle. Because each movie builds directly on the plot events, character fates, and status quo established by the previous entry, watching the movies in a specific sequence is essential to understanding the overarching story.
Batman Begins
Movie, 2005
This movie starts the franchise by introducing billionaire Bruce Wayne and his creation of the Batman identity to fight Gotham City corruption.
The Dark Knight
Movie, 2008
This movie continues the narrative as Batman, Lt. Jim Gordon, and District Attorney Harvey Dent target remaining criminal organizations.
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The Dark Knight Rises
Movie, 2012
This movie concludes the current sequence, dealing with the aftermath of Harvey Dent's death, Batman taking the blame, and encountering Selina Kyle.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batman Begins | Movie | 2005 | ★ 7.7 | Not yet |
| 2 | The Dark Knight | Movie | 2008 | ★ 8.5 | Not yet |
| 3 | The Dark Knight Rises | Movie | 2012 | ★ 7.8 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with Batman Begins, which is the first movie in the release order and establishes the main character and his mission in Gotham City.
Yes, release order is required because the movies form a continuous narrative where each story follows the direct consequences and plot events of the previous entry.
None of the entries can be skipped, as all three movies are necessary to follow the complete storyline involving Batman, Gotham City, and the recurring characters.
Watch in this order: 1. Batman Begins, 2. The Dark Knight, 3. The Dark Knight Rises.
This guide lists 3 entries, released between 2005 and 2012.
The Dark Knight has the highest average rating in this guide, at 8.5 out of 10.