Batman has the second-highest weekend box office for a DC movie, second only to The Dark Knight

"The Batman" grossed $66 million in North America in its second weekend, down only 50.7% from its first weekend, creating the 25th highest weekend box office in North American film history, the third highest weekend box office in March in film history, and the second highest weekend box office for a DC comics movie - second only to "The Dark Knight"'s second weekend box office of $75.166 million.

The North American box office has reached $238.5 million in 10 days, becoming the fourth film to break $200 million in North American box office since the outbreak of the epidemic. Overseas box office revenue has reached another $66.6 million, with a total overseas box office of $224.7 million and a total global box office of $463.2 million.

The new Batman movie is directed by Matt Reeves and stars Robert Pattinson (Batman), Zoe Kravitz (Catwoman), Jeffrey Wright (Commissioner Gordon), Colin Farrell (Penguin), etc. The film focuses on Bruce Wayne's second year as Batman. Everyone is still afraid of this new legend, and Batman has to expose the deep corruption in Gotham through murders one by one.

Plot summary:

Wayne walks through Gotham City as Batman. He goes deep into the sins of Gotham City and witnesses the crimes of Gotham. Batman has no one to trust except his butler, Sheriff Gordon. Recently, Gotham City is not peaceful, and a series of murders have occurred, which is chilling. These murders seem to be premeditated and target the upper class people in Gotham City. So Batman came to the underground world of Gotham and started an investigation. During the investigation, he started a game of wits and courage with Catwoman, Penguin, and Riddler. As the investigation progresses, Batman is getting closer and closer to the truth. He must reshape the cooperative relationship with others, unveil the veil of crime, fight corruption, and let the light of justice return to Gotham City.

"The New Batman" will be released in mainland China on March 18.