The idea of crossovers has always been an interesting concept to me. Taking two things that fans enjoy immensely and mashing them together to create something epic. I believe that crossing over Batman with another great character or franchise could make for a huge Hollywood blockbuster success.

This concept works better on paper than in most cinema, but I have personally always enjoyed these movies for what they tried to accomplish. Alien vs. Predator, Freddy vs. Jason, King Kong vs. Godzilla, The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones, etc. These movies all took the idea of merging two successful franchises to create a unique encounter. The League of Extraordinary Gentleman took this idea a step further and threw together a team of famous literary characters such as Captain Nemo, Dorian Grey, Jekyll and Hyde, and even The Invisible Man. Even newer movies like Justice League, The Avengers movies, and Ready Player One use this formula to make overall successful movies.

You’re probably all thinking, okay…so what is this guy getting at? Here is a list of crossover movies I would pay to see either live action or as animated films and why I think they would work.

Batman and TMNT

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles already have two movies out, and although they received mixed reviews, I have to admit they were entertaining. There is also a crossover comic called Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This comic features both the Dark Knight and the TMNT as the Turtles try and find a way back to their own universe. This comic takes introduces new enemies for both Batman and the turtles as we see Batman face off agaisnt Shredder and the Foot Clan, and the Turtles even facing off against Killer Croc! Finally, as a bonus, the video game Injustice 2 including the TMNT as the final DLC release character. With these collaborations happening already, it shouldn’t take much for an official movie to be released. There have been rumors that an animated film may occur but nothing substantial has been released.

Check out the Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic Here!

Batman and Hellboy

Enough said, right? The Hellboy reboot is coming out in 2019 (starring David Harbour) and I already have high hopes for the movie. By 2019, they will probably cast at least three different actors to portray Batman, but maybe one will stick. Similar to the TMNT, Hellboy also has a crossover comic with The Batman. In this comic Hellboy and Batman team up to rescue Ted Knight (Star Man), and eventually team up with Ted Knight’s son Jack, who becomes the new Star Man. I will have to read the comic before letting you know if it is movie worthy but the idea of Batman and Hellboy doing anything together seems movie worthy in my opinion. Finally, Hellboy was also a featured DLC character in Injustice 2 so if you want to see what Batman fighting Hellboy looks like check out the video below!

Injustice 2 footage recorded on PS4

Batman and Harry Houdini

In the Batman animated film Gotham by Gaslight, it is referenced that Batman has picked up a few of his skills from Harry Houdini and even Sherlock Holmes. This animated film features Batman facing off against Jack the Ripper, although after seeing the movie I wouldn’t count this as a “crossover” movie. Within the same story arc though is a comic known as Batman & Houdini: The Devil’s Workshop, in this story Houdini actual narrates as he tell of his own adventure with Bruce Wayne and the Batman.

Imagine a movie featuring Houdini and Bruce Wayne, how about Sherlock Holmes and Bruce Wayne? Why not all three? They could even use Dr. Watson and Alfred to provide some comic relief. I have not yet read this comic but I just purchased it on Amazon so look for my review on that coming soon!

Batman & Houdini: The Devil’s Workshop

Batman vs. Dracula

Batman vs. Dracula is already an animated movie that was released back in 2005. This animated movie was rated PG and was geared more towards a younger audience. The comic Batman and Dracula: Red Rain is a little darker then this animated movie. This comic features Batman as he attempts to save Gotham from Dracula and his army of vampires. I believe that this story line would be good in particular for a live action movie due to the dark tone of the film. Dracula is one of those movie characters that keeps getting released as well, Dracula: Untold came out in 2014, and The Dark Universe will most likely release their own version of Dracula as well within the next year or two. With these two characters constantly being on the big screen, a film featuring both of them doesn’t seem too unrealistic.

Check out Batman vs Dracula: Red Rain here!

Batman and Alien/Predator

Believe it or not, Batman has faced off against both Aliens and the Predator in a Dark Horse comic feature. Batman/Aliens is amazing as a comic, and although it seems a little out there for the big screen, you damn well know I would be there on opening night! Alien: Covenant (2017) was released less then a year ago, and now we have a new Predator (2018) movie on its way, so why not throw Batman into the mix? If you need more convincing check out this fan film that premiered in 2003 at the San Diego Comic-Con. This fan film was directed by Sandy Collora and although it is short, it is the probably the closest thing I will get to seeing Batman face-off against Alien.

I would love to see one if not all of these ideas make it to the big screen, perhaps the world isn’t ready for these crossover films yet but I know that I am! I would LOVE to hear your thoughts and ideas on this topic. Please comment below and let me know if you think that these are great ideas or absolutely terrible. What else would be a good cross over film for Batman?

Tom Kolbert loves video games and movies; they have always been a major part of his life and have become something he is passionate about.

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