The Dark Knight Trilogy

"Superheroes fill a gap in the pop culture psyche, similar to the role of Greek mythology. There isn't really anything else that does the job in modern terms. For me, Batman is the one that can most clearly be taken seriously. He's not from another planet, or filled with radioactive gunk. I mean, Superman is essentially a god, but Batman is more like Hercules: he's a human being, very flawed, and bridges the divide." —Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy

With BATMAN BEGINS, director Christopher Nolan reinvented the superhero movie. With THE DARK KNIGHT, he helped elevate it to high art. And with THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, he brought his grounded, operatic take on the Caped Crusader to a definitive close.

In this three-part series, we trace the full behind-the-scenes story of how Nolan, his collaborators, and his cast rebuilt the Batman franchise from the ashes of BATMAN & ROBIN and helped launch the modern era of comic book cinema. From development battles to cultural impact to unforgettable performances, this is the story of how one trilogy changed everything.