This article explains how to watch the Batman movies in order of release or by series, as there is no consistent chronology to guide you.

We will discuss Batman movies that were released in theaters. However, this does not include direct-to-video animated movies and animated movies that do not feature Batman as the main character.

While some Batman movies are available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max), others are available on separate platforms. Availability changes constantly, so a movie that's available on one streaming service today could be gone tomorrow.

While there are a few outliers, the Batman films can be divided into three main series: the Tim Burton/Joel Schumacher era, Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, and the DC Extended Universe. Here's the order you should follow when viewing them by franchise.