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MovieThe Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–2012)

The Dark Knight

18 Jul 2008 · 2h 32m

Batman, Lieutenant Gordon and district attorney Harvey Dent are close to breaking Gotham's mob when the Joker arrives and turns the city against them.

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Where The Dark Knight fits

UniverseDC Universe (DCEU & DCU)
SectionThe Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–2012)
Release order#2 of 28, after Batman Begins
Chronological order#27, after Batman Begins and before The Dark Knight Rises
Timeline noteSecond film of the stand-alone trilogy.
Where to watch (UK)Varies by region
Counts towards progressNo: optional The Dark Knight Trilogy
Watch time2h 32m
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Around it in release order

  1. 1Batman Begins2005
  2. 2The Dark Knight2008
  3. 3The Dark Knight Rises2012
  4. 4Man of Steel2013
  5. 5Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice2016