The onscreen depiction of Batman has come a long way since the campy Batman: The Movie in 1966, with the Caped Crusader undergoing some serious transformations over the years. Whether you prefer the heightened gothic undertones of the Tim Burton movies, the darker aesthetic that Christopher Nolan brought to his trilogy, or the grittiness of the modern DC Extended Universe era, Batman remains one of pop culture's most enduring creations. To see how critics have responded to the various iterations over the decades, take a look at this ranking of every Batman movie by Rotten Tomatoes score. And for more critical takes on comic book movies, we're also Ranking Every Marvel Movie, From Worst Reviewed to Best.
14 | Batman & Robin (1997)
Warner Bros.Rotten Tomatoes score: 11 percent
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Warner Bros.12 | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Warner Bros. PicturesRotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent
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11 | Batman Forever (1995)
Warner Bros.Rotten Tomatoes score: 39 percent
And for more stars who underwent dramatic transformations, check out these 14 Actors Who Looked Unrecognizable in Major Movies.
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Warner Bros.8 | Batman (1989)
Warner Bros.Rotten Tomatoes score: 71 percent
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20th Century Fox6 | Batman Returns (1992)
Warner Bros.Rotten Tomatoes score: 80 percent
And for more follow-ups that improved on their predecessors, revisit these 20 Movie Sequels Better Than the Original.
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