The cinematic future is brimming with Batman! With Matt Reeves' sequel and James Gunn's DCU reboot both featuring the Dark Knight, it's time to delve into the history of the batsuit, ranking them from the utterly dreadful to the undeniably awesome. We're looking beyond gadgets and weapons; the batsuit itself is crucial, setting the tone of each film and inspiring fear in Gotham's criminals. Countless actors and directors have tackled this iconic costume, each iteration reflecting the unique challenges and style of their respective Batman. The suit's design is paramount, allowing the Caped Crusader to melt into the shadows and strike with the swiftness of a bat.
From the campy 60s to the brooding 80s goth, and even to the armored behemoth capable of facing Superman (with a little kryptonite help), we've examined decades of batsuit evolution. Our ranking considers both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality. This list focuses exclusively on live-action movie suits!
After casting your vote for your favorite in our poll below, don't miss our feature on the 10 greatest comic book batsuits, or our deep dive into the influences behind Robert Pattinson's Arkham-inspired and comic-accurate batsuit.
Ranking the Movie Batsuits
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