The cinematic universe is buzzing with Batman, from Matt Reeves' sequel to The Batman to James Gunn's fresh take on the Dark Knight in the DCU. With such a rich future ahead, we're taking a deep dive into the iconic batsuits seen across Batman movies, ranking them from the downright disappointing to the undeniably spectacular, from the infamous nipples to enhanced neck mobility.
The batsuit isn't just another piece of gear for Bruce Wayne; it's the cornerstone of his identity as Batman. It's designed to instill fear in the hearts of Gotham's criminals while setting the tone and vibe of each unique Bat-movie. Over the years, we've seen countless interpretations of the Dark Knight's attire, each tailored to the vision of different actors and directors. The batsuit is essential, enabling Batman to blend into the shadows and strike with the stealth and precision of a bat.
Let's journey through the evolution of batsuits, from the campy '60s to the gothic '80s, and even to suits robust enough to challenge Superman, thanks to a little kryptonite. We've considered both the aesthetics and practicality of these suits to compile our definitive ranking. Note that our list focuses solely on live-action movie batsuits.
After you've explored our rankings, don't forget to cast your vote for your favorite batsuit in our poll below. You can also delve into the 10 greatest comic book batsuits or learn how Robert Pattinson's batsuit was inspired by the Arkham games and the comics.
Batman: Ranking the Movie Batsuits
15 Images