The Batman: Why Its Relatively Small Budget Is A Big Deal

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The next major blockbuster film on 2022’s movie slate is The Batman. Headed by acclaimed director Matt Reeves, of Planet of the Apes fame, is looking to set this project apart from other Batman-led films. The Batman will be the 10th live-action film since 1989 where Batman is a leading character. That comes out to one Batman-led or Batman-inclusive film every 3.2 years over the last three decades. That is a lot of Batman on the silver screen.

The Batman has a lot going for it leading up to its release. It has a star-studded cast portraying several intriguing characters. Director Matt Reeves has stated that The Batman will harken back to Batman’s detective roots, more so than previous Batman films.

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Another unique aspect of The Batman is its budget. It stands at $100 million, which is a lot for the average Hollywood film. However, this is pretty small compared to the other blockbuster superhero films in recent history. So how will The Batman’s relatively diminutive budget for a movie of its kind affect it? The answer is multi-pronged, from possible artistic freedom to utilization of practical effects.

At first blush, $100 million seems like an exorbitant amount for a film, even a blockbuster one. However, this is not necessarily the case. Superhero films tend to have extremely bloated budgets, especially within the past decade or two.

Take a look at several other solo superhero films, and keep in mind these numbers are not adjusted for inflation. In 2005, Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins had a $150 million budget. Iron Man, the movie that birthed the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in 2008, took a huge risk with its $140 million budget. In more recent