The Warner Bros. Pictures global blockbuster The Batman, from writer and director Matt Reeves, is finally coming to HBO Max for enthusiasts of the Caped Crusader to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes.
Buoyed by glowing reviews and no doubt repeat viewings, The Batman has managed to defy the lowered pandemic expectations and gross $735 million worldwide, with $359 million of that gross being domestic. HBO Max is naturally hoping that some of that box office buzz will translate to home viewing enjoyment, bolstering its streaming number fresh off the success of highly-acclaimed series like Succession and Euphoria.
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The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City vigilante detective and his alter ego the reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne, will be available for fans to stream on HBO Max on Monday, April 18th.
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The film will also air on the HBO channel on Saturday, April 23rd at 8:00 p.m. ET. All Warner Bros. theatrical releases are slated to hit the streaming service 45 days after their debut in cinemas.
The plot comes to a head when a killer targets Gotham City’s elite with a series of sadistic machinations, a trail of cryptic clues sends the World’s Greatest Detective on an investigation into the underworld, where he encounters such characters as Selina Kyle, The Penguin, Carmine Falcone and The Riddler. As the evidence beings to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans becomes clear, The Batman must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued Gotham City.
Watch the HBO Max trailer here:
The cast stars alongside Robert Pattinson (“Tenet,” ”The Lighthouse”) as Gotham’s famous and infamous cast of characters are Zoë Kravitz (“Big Little Lies, ” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”) as Selina Kyle; Paul Dano (“Love & Mercy,” 12 Years a Slave”) as Edward Nashton, aka The Riddler; Jeffrey Wright (“No Time to Die,” “Westworld”) as the GCPD’s James Gordon; John Turturro (the “Transformers” films, “The Plot Against America”) as Carmine Falcone.
Peter Sarsgaard (“The Magnificent Seven,” “Interrogation”) also stars as Gotham D.A. Gil Colson, along with Jayme Lawson (“Farewell Amor”) as mayoral candidate Bella Reál; with Andy Serkis (the “Planet of the Apes” films, “Black Panther”) as Alfred; and Colin Farrell (“The Gentlemen,” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”) as Oz, aka The Penguin.
Be on the look out for The Batman’s spinoff series The Penguin, We will see Colin Farrell reprise his villainous role from the film as one of Gotham’s legendary kingpins.
We are excited to re-watch this amazing film again on HBO Max when it comes out on April 18th. Fans can re-live all the epic moments and watch the action packed fight scenes. Apparently, this movie was supposed to released earlier than HBO Max planned. But, they had to stay by the rules and wait the 45 days. We can’t wait to see what they will do for the spin-off series with Colin Farrell as The Penguin.
The Batman was produced by Dylan Clark (the Planet of the Apes films) along with Michael E. Uslan, Walter Hamada, Chantal Nong Vo and Simon Emanuel, who served as executive producers. Matt Reeves (who also worked on the Planet of the Apes franchise) directed from a screenplay by himself & Peter Craig, based on characters from DC. The character of Batman was created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger.
What scene was your favorite from The Batman movie? Are you going to watch it right when it comes out on April 18th? Let us know down in the comments below or on our social media!
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