The Batman (2022) runs 176 minutes including credits. It has no mid- or post-credits teaser scene, and it moved from premium theatrical versions to digital, streaming, and disc. The film is Matt Reeves's theatrical Batman entry released March 4, 2022. The British Board of Film Classification listing certifies it at 176m for strong threat and violence.
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- How long is the film?
- Should you stay for the end credits?
- How does the length compare?
- Which versions can you watch?
How long is the film?
The full runtime is 176 minutes, or 2 hours 56 minutes. Warner Bros.
theatrical materials list the same 176-minute length. Without end credits, the story runs 167 minutes. That 167-minute figure, equal to 2 hours 47 minutes, was reported by Variety from a source close to the film.
Should you stay for the end credits?
You can leave when the credits start without missing sequel setup. According to Den of Geek, the case against a post-credits scene is that the film has no traditional mid- or post-credits teaser.
Viewers who stay through all the credits get only a small Riddler Easter egg. It is a blinking green question mark and "goodbye" message recalling the rataalada.com riddles, not story footage.
How does the length compare?
That length makes it the longest standalone Batman film. It surpasses The Dark Knight Rises at 165 minutes.
It also ranks among the longest superhero films overall. The Motion Pictures Association reported it as third-longest behind Avengers: Endgame and Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Which versions can you watch?
Theatrical viewing included premium large-format and motion options: For home viewing, it moved to Premium Digital and HBO Max/Max on April 18, 2022 after a 45-day theatrical window. Physical versions on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD followed on May 24, 2022, according to the Warner Bros. home release announcement.
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