The Dark Knight · 2005–2012
How to Watch The Dark Knight in Order
To watch The Dark Knight Rises, start with Batman Begins.
Watch The Dark Knight in release order for a first viewing — start with Batman Begins (2005). There are 3 films, released between 2005–2012. That is 7.6 hours of viewing.
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The Dark Knight2008
Direct sequel. Standalone-ish, but Rachel and Gordon carry over.
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Concludes the trilogy; depends heavily on The Dark Knight's ending.
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TMDB user score- 1The Dark Knight20088.5
- 2The Dark Knight Rises20127.8
- 3Batman Begins20057.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Dark Knight?
For a first viewing, watch The Dark Knight in release order, starting with Batman Begins (2005) and ending with The Dark Knight Rises (2012). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Dark Knight films are there?
There are 3 The Dark Knight films.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Dark Knight?
Start with Batman Begins, released in 2005. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Dark Knight?
Watching every The Dark Knight film takes 7.6 hours.