Overview

• The 1997 failure of Batman & Robin left DC Comics adaptations in limbo for nearly a decade
• After Insomnia’s success, Nolan convinced Warner Bros. in 2003 to greenlight a serious, grounded reboot of Batman
• Upon its 2005 release, Batman Begins earned $375 million worldwide on a $150 million budget and drew critical acclaim
• Its triumph paved the way for Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy with The Dark Knight in 2008 and The Dark Knight Rises in 2012
• Nolan’s vision also catalyzed the launch of the DC Extended Universe in 2013 and continues to influence modern comic-book films