2022 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for lovers of superheroes, and The Batman is a big part of it. The Batman is the first live-action Batman film since Justice League, and it comes with a lot of expectations and dreams. With an ensemble cast playing significant allies and rivals, the film introduces Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader and offers a look at Batman’s early days in Gotham.
Matt Reeves (Cloverfield) directs The Batman, and he also co-wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig (The Unforgivable). In addition to Pattinson, the film also features Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell. The return of The Dark Knight on the big screen is something that all fans have been anticipating, but if you want to see the film from the comfort of your own home, we have choices for you. This helpful guide will answer all of your questions regarding when The Batman will be available to stream on HBO Max.
When will The Batman premiere on HBO Max?
45 days after its theatrical premiere, The Batman is slated to swoop down on HBO Max. Because the film is slated to hit cinemas in the United States on March 4, 2022, the estimated streaming date is April 19, 2022. This time has yet to be formally verified.

Last year, Warner Bros. elected to release movies simultaneously in cinemas and on HBO Max on the same day. As a result, several fans predicted that The Batman will face the same fate. However, plans change, and Warner Bros. has declared that, beginning in 2022, its films would not be available on streaming until 45 days following their theatrical premiere. However, we don’t have an official release date for The Batman yet, and depending on how well the picture performs at the box office, the film’s streaming release might be pushed out.
When Will The Batman Depart From HBO Max?
That is, after all, the truly good news. For the time being, it appears that The Batman will be here to stay once it airs on HBO Max. Fans of films such as The Suicide Squad only had approximately a month to see them on HBO Max. But that was due to the fact that those films were released on the same day. That appears to be a thing of the past, at least for the time being. As a result, once The Batman arrives, you won’t have to worry about it leaving HBO Max. At least not for now.
Is The Batman a member of the DCEU?
The Batman does not belong to the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). However, don’t be too upset if you don’t get to see Battinson with the Justice League. With two sequels and two spinoff series already in the works, the film is anticipated to establish its own shared world. In a nutshell, it is a great moment to be a Bat-fan!