On Batman Day, aka the third Saturday of September, select theatres in the US are bringing back Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy which holds a special place in the hearts of superhero movie fans.

Christopher Nolan's trilogy, which debuted with Batman Begins in 2005 and ended with The Dark Knight Rises in 2012, revitalised the Batman franchise, deviating from the flippant tones of previous iterations. The trilogy, which garnered a steadfast fan base, offered a fresh perspective on the legendary superhero. Nolan's gritty and realistic take on Batman's world resonated with audiences, prompting a reimagining of the genre.

The Dark Knight was the highest-grossing film released by Warner Bros. until Greta Gerwig's Barbie surpassed it earlier this month.

Batman is a popular character with a long history. Fans celebrate Batman Day every year on the third Saturday of September. Given that it’s the 30th anniversary of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, it’s a safe bet that that classic will be a part of the festivities.