Warner Bros. Pictures prioritized a sequel following the successful reinvention of the Batman film series with Batman Begins. Nolan and Batman Begins co-writer David S. Goyer developed the story …

Jul 18, 2008 · Confidently directed, dark, brooding, and packed with impressive action sequences and a complex story, The Dark Knight includes a career-defining turn from Heath Ledger as well as other …

Batman, Lt. Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent go up against the Joker, a criminal mastermind in ghoulish makeup terrorizing Gotham City. Watch trailers & learn more.

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The Dark Knight is the 2008 sequel to Batman Begins. The film is directed by Christopher Nolan and stars Christian Bale as Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred J. Pennyworth, Heath Ledger as the Joker...

Nov 7, 2025 · Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film is the second installment in The Dark Knight trilogy, which was launched with Batman Begins in 2005 and concluded with The Dark Knight Rises …

The three enjoy early success, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker (Ledger--Brokeback Mountain), who throws Gotham into anarchy and force …

See Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy in release order: Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises. Complete Batman movie guide.

Jul 18, 2008 · Christian Bale and director Christopher Nolan reunite following their blockbuster success with Batman Begins! This time, Heath Ledger joins the cast as The Joker, and Aaron Eckhart stars …

The Dark Knight is the 2008 award-winning superhero film. It is directed by Christopher Nolan and is the sequel to Batman Begins. Several stars return, including, Christian Bale as Batman/Bruce Wayne, …