As of November 2, 2026, leads with 86% of head-to-head picks across 15 votes.
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Early results after 15 picks. They settle as more people vote.
- 15 picks86%
- 25 picks71%
- 35 picks57%
- 45 picks43%
- 55 picks29%
- 65 picks14%
The case for each
Christian Bale
Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, the grounded, serious Batman that changed superhero films.
Robert Pattinson
The Batman (2022): a young, brooding detective in a rain-soaked Gotham.
George Clooney
Batman & Robin (1997), remembered for the bat-nipples and the actor's own apology for it.
Ben Affleck
Batman v Superman and Justice League: an older, brutal Batman modelled on The Dark Knight Returns comics.
Michael Keaton
Tim Burton's Batman (1989) and Batman Returns: the gothic Batman who returned in The Flash decades later.
Val Kilmer
Batman Forever (1995), a brighter, neon Gotham with Jim Carrey's Riddler.