Storyline: In the heart of Gotham City, a rising wave of crime threatens the fragile sense of order. Determined to protect his city without revealing his identity, a masked vigilante intensifies his campaign against corruption, targeting powerful criminal networks and drawing the attention of both the law and the underworld. As tensions escalate, a new force emerges from the shadows, disrupting the delicate balance between justice and chaos. The city�s leaders, including a passionate district attorney and a resourceful police commissioner, attempt to restore hope while grappling with the cost of doing what�s right.
As the battle for Gotham�s soul unfolds, personal convictions are tested and alliances are strained. The vigilante must confront the limits of his own moral code while facing an adversary who challenges every rule. With each decision, the line between hero and outlaw begins to blur, and the stakes grow ever higher. In a city teetering on the edge, the quest for justice becomes a deeply personal journey that forces everyone involved to reckon with who they truly are�and what they are willing to sacrifice to protect the greater good. The film delivers a gripping, thought-provoking exploration of heroism, ethics, and the price of making a stand.
Heath Ledger kept a diary while preparing for his role as the Joker, in which he wrote disturbing thoughts, images, and inspirations to help him get into character
The hospital explosion scene was done in one take with practical effects; the building was an actual condemned structure wired with explosives
Christian Bale performed many of his own stunts during the filming of The Dark Knight
Heath Ledger posthumously won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the Joker
Director Christopher Nolan used IMAX cameras for several key scenes, making it the first major feature film to use IMAX technology extensively
Batman�s new suit was redesigned to be more flexible and allowed Christian Bale to turn his head, unlike the previous version
The Joker's makeup was designed to look as though he applied it himself, using inexpensive drugstore products
The film was influenced by Michael Mann�s crime thriller Heat, particularly in its depiction of Gotham as a living, breathing city
The character Harvey Dent/Two-Face was created using a blend of CGI and practical makeup effects to achieve the burned appearance
The Dark Knight grossed over $1 billion worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of all time at the time of its release
