What is the Metascore for The Batman?

The Batman has a Metascore of 72 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch The Batman?

The Batman is available on HBO Max. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is The Batman streaming in?

The Batman streams on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar in India; Catchplay, HBO Max in Indonesia; Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max in Malaysia; Netflix in Nigeria; HBO Max in the Philippines; Netflix in South Africa; HBO Max in Thailand; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; HBO Max, Sky Cinema, ITVX in the United Kingdom; HBO Max in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Batman

Directed by Matt Reeves · 2022 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Batman (2022) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

78%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

85% Editorial Rating

87% Audience snapshot · excluded

72 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8

7.8 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 2h 57m
Cast: Robert Pattinson , Zoë Kravitz , Jeffrey Wright , Colin Farrell , Paul Dano , John Turturro , Andy Serkis , Peter Sarsgaard
Streaming: HBO Max
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Batman (2022)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Batman by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia	Catchplay, HBO Max
Japan	Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia	HBO Max
Nigeria	Netflix
Philippines	HBO Max
South Africa	Netflix
Thailand	HBO Max
Turkey	TV+, HBO Max
United Kingdom	HBO Max, Sky Cinema, ITVX
United States	HBO Max

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded crime, mystery, thriller pick
Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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Streaming availability, artwork and title metadata courtesy of TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Is The Batman worth watching?

Yes — The Batman earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Matt Reeves’ noir detective epic — Robert Pattinson’s Batman is a haunted, methodical force in a rain-lashed Gotham.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is The Batman about?

In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler.

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The Batman stills

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