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Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
A separate adaptation of Batman and Catwoman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to The Batman’s story continuity.
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OUT NOWReleased 1 March 2022
What to watch before The Batman
4 titles · 5h 28m to catch up
4Titles
5h 28mRuntime
1wWeeks at 7h/week
How long will it take?
Choose how many hours you can watch each week to estimate your catch-up time.
Opens the planner with this route selected, so you can set your available days and viewing window.Already familiar with this DC world? For a quick refresher, start with Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two, Injustice, Catwoman: Hunted.
Recommended route 4 titles · 5h 28m
These earlier stories offer the clearest character and continuity context for The Batman.
ANIMATED FILM · OPTIONAL BACKGROUND
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two
A separate adaptation of Batman and Catwoman and The Penguin; useful for comparison, but unrelated to The Batman’s story continuity.
ANIMATED FILM · OPTIONAL BACKGROUND
Injustice
A separate adaptation of Batman and Catwoman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to The Batman’s story continuity.
ANIMATED FILM · OPTIONAL BACKGROUND
Catwoman: Hunted
A separate adaptation of Catwoman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to The Batman’s story continuity.
THEN WATCH
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Available since 1 March 2022. Open the title page for its synopsis, cast, trailer, and place in the wider DC catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to watch everything before The Batman?
No. This 4 titles route collects useful context, but the labels explain which connections are direct and which are broader background. You can shorten it to suit your familiarity with this continuity.
How long does it take to catch up before The Batman?
The complete route currently takes 5h 28m, or about 0.8 weeks at seven hours per week. Change the weekly figure above for an estimate based on your own pace.
What order should I watch these titles in?
The route follows the catalogue’s suggested story sequence. Direct predecessors come first, followed by earlier continuity context and clearly separated background from other adaptations.
Will this guide change after the release?
The deadline and countdown switch automatically to an out-now catch-up view after the recorded release date. Recommendations can also change when confirmed story information or new catalogue entries establish a clearer connection.
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