The Batman: What to buy, where to buy

Matt Reeves' superhero epic comes home in a variety of flavors

The Batman (2022)

Street date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Matt Reeves’ highly lauded superhero epic, The Batman, comes to home media later this month. Starring Robert Pattinson as the title character, The Batman follows a young Bruce Wayne/Batman as he navigates layers of corruption within Gotham City to bring down The Riddler, a psychotic killer targeting the city’s wealthy and powerful. Batman is aided in his pursuit by GCPD Det. James Gordon and trusted butler Alfred Pennyworth, and he crosses paths with underworld denizens like Carmine Falcone, Oswald Cobblepot and Selina Kyle.

While The Batman is available to stream via HBO Max, we at NIHF believe strongly in supporting physical media for the highest-quality audiovisual presentation of the movies we love. To that end, here’s a rundown of the physical media options available for The Batman in the United States. Please note that the retailer exclusives, particularly Best Buy’s, will sell out very quickly and should be pre-ordered to ensure you secure a copy.

Happy hunting! Let us know which version you think looks best, and which version you end up getting!

Standard Blu-ray/DVD/Digital combo pack

Available at all major retailers

Amazon pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/The-Batman-Blu-ray/dp/B09XN5YQHR?tag=bluray-000-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Standard 4K UHD/Blu-ray/Digital combo pack

Available at all major retailers

Amazon pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/The-Batman-4K-Blu-ray/dp/B09XN6FDZ8?tag=bluray-000-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Blu-ray Retailer Exclusives

Target Blu-ray Exclusive Bonus Content

Exclusive Cover Art and a 15-Minute Bonus Featurette: “Gotham Planning: reveals the artistry that went into building Gotham City.”

Target pre-order: https://www.target.com/p/the-batman-target-exclusive-blu-ray-digital/-/A-85991040

Walmart Blu-ray Exclusive Gift Set

Includes standard Blu-ray combo pack in a Batman-themed gift box with metallic artwork and a stand.

Walmart pre-order: https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Batman-Giftset-Walmart-Exclusive-Blu-ray-Digital-Copy-Walmart-Exclusive/225460702 

4K UHD Retailer Exclusives

Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook

NOTE: this is expected to be a three-disc set, like all other 4K UHD variants. The stock photo from Best Buy is likely erroneous. This happens commonly.

Best Buy pre-order: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/the-batman-steelbook-includes-digital-copy-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-blu-ray-only--best-buy-2022/6503607.p?skuId=6503607 

Walmart 4K UHD Exclusive Gift Set

Includes standard 4K UHD combo pack in a Batman-themed gift box with metallic artwork and a stand.

Walmart pre-order: https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Batman-Giftset-Walmart-Exclusive-4K-Ultra-HD-Blu-ray-Digital-Copy-Walmart-Exclusive/785361460