I Can’t Believe I’ve Only Just Worked Out The Secret Meaning Of The Batman’s Poster 2 Years Later

The aesthetic for Matt Reeves' The Batman is perfectly enshrined in its poster, and I can't believe that a closer look has revealed an even deeper secret meaning in the DC movie after 2 years. The Batman is the first installment in a trilogy of DC Elseworlds movies that has been bolstered further by the release of a spin-off show: The Penguin. Little has been revealed about The Batman - Part II other than that it is in development and will feature several characters from The Batman reprising their roles.

The Batman - Part II will revisit a Gotham that looks markedly different from its initial depiction. Not only has the landscape of Gotham's criminal underworld changed drastically, but so has the role of Robert Pattinson's Batman, who has shifted his focus regarding his vigilante role. With that in mind, if the poster for The Batman is anything to go by, then I would wager that any upcoming promotional poster for the project is hiding a deeper meaning.

The Batman's Iconic Red Poster Has Way More Layers After Watching The Movie's Ending

The Reasoning For The Design Choice Is Obvious After Watching The Batman's Ending

The Batman depicted a particularly reclusive version of Bruce Wayne whose self-ascribed superhero persona was "Vengeance" incarnate. Early in the movie, it was clear that he acted out of a personal vendetta against criminals more than a genuine compassion for their victims. This changes by the ending of The Batman when Batman's final acts are to help Gotham's citizens directly, a new motivation enshrined with the image of his red flare leading citizens to safety.

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This image of the red flare overtaking the entire scene during The Batman's ending was one of its most iconic scenes. It also explains exactly why a red backdrop was used for The Batman's poster. This particularly gothic rendition of Batman showed no penchant for anything other than black, an aesthetic that carried over to Gotham in general. Using the color in the promotional poster, therefore, stands out as an intentional allusion to the scene that became the most important of the entire movie.

Why The Batman's Red Flare Scene Is The Most Important In The Movie

Batman Turns From A Symbol Of Fear To A Symbol Of Hope

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The Batman is not an origin movie and instead picks up with Bruce Wayne as an established vigilante whose motives center purely on foiling criminals. In his earliest appearance, he expounds on his ability to induce fear in Gotham's criminals with the mere hint of his presence - only this fear also extends to innocent civilians. This is seen as Batman subdues a throng of thugs, only for their victim to run scared of his savior. The red flare scene then arises out of a key shift in focus for Batman.

Batman ignites the red flare to lead the citizens of Gotham to safety from the floodwaters, transforming into a literal beacon of hope instead of fear.

Batman ignites the red flare to lead the citizens of Gotham to safety from the floodwaters, transforming into a literal beacon of hope instead of fear. The scene represents the culmination of Batman's character arc as he turns into a more overtly heroic superhero, occurring mere moments after his rage nearly overcame him. This symbolic conclusion of The Batman sets the stage for an eponymous protagonist willing to embrace a more hope-inspiring role in The Batman - Part II.

Your Rating 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 star 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review 8/10 50 9.5/10 The Batman The Batman is a part of the DC Elseworlds series of films and centers around a younger Bruce Wayne, who has taken up the mantle of Batman only two years prior. Batman finds himself stuck in a game concocted by a dangerous new foe known as the Riddler, a serial killer who targets elite members of Gotham's society. Working together with Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman will attempt to uncover the mystery surrounding the Riddler's killing spree. Where to Watch stream

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buy Not available Not available Not available *Availability in US Director Matt Reeves Release Date March 4, 2022 Studio(s) DC Cast Colin Farrell , Jeffrey Wright , Paul Dano , Andy Serkis , Robert Pattinson , Zoe Kravitz Runtime 176 minutes

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