How many Batman films are there?

There are 4 Batman films, released between 1989 and 1997 — from Batman (1989) to Batman & Robin (1997).

Where can I watch the Batman films in India?

The Batman films are currently available to rent or buy in India; none are on a flatrate OTT subscription right now.

Is Batman on Netflix in India?

No. The Batman films are not on Netflix in India; they are available to rent or buy.

What order should I watch the Batman films in?

Watch them in release order, starting with Batman (1989) and ending with Batman & Robin (1997). The full 4-film order is listed above.

Binge guide

Where to watch the Batman films in order

The Batman franchise is an action, fantasy and crime series of 4 films released between 1989 and 1997. It runs from Batman (1989) to Batman & Robin (1997), and this guide lays out every film in the order to watch it, with where each one streams in India.

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on Indian OTT: 1989–1997
release span: 8h 18m
watch time: PG-13
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Where to watch in India

None of the 4 Batman films are on an Indian OTT subscription right now — each is available to rent or buy from digital stores.

The Batman franchise, explained

Reviews across the series are mixed: its 4 rated films average 6.0 on TMDB, peaking at 7.2 for Batman (1989) and dropping to 4.4 for Batman & Robin (1997).

Watched back to back, the films add up to about 8h 18m of screen time. The toughest age rating across the franchise is PG-13, so plan the saga accordingly.

This guide lists every film in release order with its India streaming home, so you always know what to watch next and where. We refresh availability as titles move between platforms.

How to watch the Batman films in order

The clearest way through the Batman franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with Batman (1989) and finish on Batman & Robin (1997). Back to back, the full binge runs about 8h 18m.

4 films, in release order

1
The film that started the franchise — and its highest-rated.
Batman
19897.22h 6mMoviePG-13
“Justice is always darkest before the dawn.”
Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl
Streaming in India
Rent · Prime Video
Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.
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2
The second film in the franchise.
Batman Returns
19926.92h 6mMoviePG-13
“The Bat. The Cat. The Penguin.”
Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken
Streaming in India
Rent · Prime Video
The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.
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The third film in the franchise.
Batman Forever
19955.52h 1mMoviePG-13
“Courage now, truth always, Batman forever!”
Director: Joel Schumacher
Cast: Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman
Streaming in India
Rent · Prime Video
Batman faces off against two foes: the schizophrenic, horribly scarred former District Attorney Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, and the Riddler, a disgruntled ex-Wayne Enterprises inventor seeking revenge against his former employer by unleashing his brain-sucking weapon on Gotham City's residents. As the caped crusader also copes with tortured memories of his parents' murder, he has a new romance, with psychologist Chase Meridian.
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4
The most recent film — and its lowest-rated.
Batman & Robin
19974.42h 5mMoviePG-13
“Strength now. Courage always. Family, above all. Batman and Robin!”
Director: Joel Schumacher
Cast: George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Uma Thurman
Streaming in India
Rent · Prime Video
Batman and his sidekick Robin attempt to the foil the sinister schemes of a deranged set of new villains, most notably the melancholy Mr. Freeze, who wants to make Gotham City into an arctic region, and the sultry Poison Ivy, a botanical femme fatale. As the Dynamic Duo contend with these bad guys, a third hero, Batgirl, joins the ranks of the city's crime-fighters.
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Batman: where to watch — FAQ

How many Batman films are there?: There are 4 Batman films, released between 1989 and 1997 — from Batman (1989) to Batman & Robin (1997).
Where can I watch the Batman films in India?: The Batman films are currently available to rent or buy in India; none are on a flatrate OTT subscription right now.
Is Batman on Netflix in India?: No. The Batman films are not on Netflix in India; they are available to rent or buy.
What order should I watch the Batman films in?: Watch them in release order, starting with Batman (1989) and ending with Batman & Robin (1997). The full 4-film order is listed above.