Comparing The Batman Part II vs The Dark Knight. The Dark Knight leads on expert rating.
| Specification | The Batman Part II | The Dark Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | DC Studios / 6th & Idaho / Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Franchise | The Batman | The Dark Knight Trilogy |
| Release Date | 2027-10-01 | 2008-07-18 |
| Runtime | 150 min | 152 min |
| Certification | — | PG-13 |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Robert Pattinson, Andy Serkis, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell | Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | — | 9.0/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 5 | 71 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | — | $185,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | — | $1,008,305,024 |
| Awards | 2 | 14 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | FindEdition | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Heath Ledger's legendary Joker; Grounded, intelligent screenplay; IMAX-scale action set pieces; Hans Zimmer's iconic sco... | |
| Cons | Unreleased | Rachel Dawes recasting may jar fans; Some dialogue-heavy exposition; Two-Face arc feels compressed in final act |