In 1989, Batman burst onto cinema screens. The comic book movie, about a masked vigilante fighting crime in Gotham City, was a HUGE hit with audiences and led to a series of movies.

But how many of the Batman movies feature Michael Keaton?

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The Michael Keaton Batman films in order

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To date, there are four Michael Keaton Batman movies. The Michael Keaton Batman movies – which were released between 1989 and 2023 – include:

  • Batman (1989)
  • Batman Returns (1992)
  • The Flash (2022)
  • Batgirl (2023)
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Are all of the Michael Keaton Batman movies part of the same series?

The first two Michael Keaton Batman movies are part of the same series. The events depicted in the films appear in chronological order.

The Flash is a Flash movie, which deals with the multi-verse. Keaton reprises the part of Batman for a supporting role in the movie, before returning to the part for Batgirl.

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Who are the cast of the Michael Keaton Batman films?

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Notable actors in the Michael Keaton Batman series include Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Michael Gough, Pat Hingle, Kim Basinger, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito, Christopher Walken, Ezra Miller, Ron Livingston, Sasha Calle, Leslie Grace, J. K. Simmons and Brendan Fraser.

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Are the Michael Keaton Batman movies the work of the same director?

The Michael Keaton Batman films are the work of two directors. Tim Burton directed Batman and Batman Returns, while Andy Muschietti directed The Flash, and Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah directed Batgirl.

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What is the best Michael Keaton Batman film?

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Batman is considered to be the strongest film in the collection, while Batman Returns has a strong following amongst fans. According to IMDb the Batman films are ranked as follows:

  • Batman (1989) – 7.5/10
  • Batman Returns (1992) – 7.0/10
  • The Flash (2023) – Not yet rated
  • Batgirl (2023) – Not yet rated
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