Fifteen years ago, the modern blockbuster changed forever as Christopher Nolan’s seismic superhero/crime epic The Dark Knight hit theaters.
The film opened July 18, 2008, making a billion dollars globally and winning Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards for the late Heath Ledger’s iconic performance as the Joker.
The Dark Knight was a tonal game changer for the way that studios approached intellectual property, kicking off a darker, more grounded take on comic book stories and beloved franchises alike.
Whether it’s the monumental truck flip or the Batman/Joker interrogation scene, Ledger’s clown prince said it best. This movie changed things.
It’s become one of the most celebrated and revered studio films of the 21st century, and the film’s many fans wished it a happy 15th anniversary on Tuesday.
I’ve seen a lot of movies, but I’ve only ever flown out of state once to see a movie. Happy 15th Anniversary, The Dark Knight. pic.twitter.com/o24UKngrc7
— Cory Woodroof (@CoryWoodroof47) July 18, 2023
The Dark Knight was released OTD in 2008.
When Heath Ledger was cast as Joker, the backlash was savage. While they were complaining Ledger was busy turning in a powerhouse performance. He has just 30 minutes screen time in the movie, what he does in that time is incredible. pic.twitter.com/C76HUrgbeQ— The Sting (@TSting18) July 18, 2023
The Dark Knight was released 15 years ago today. 🦇 pic.twitter.com/7YGd9mcwJz
— Letterboxd (@letterboxd) July 18, 2023
I’ve always felt Aaron Eckhart should’ve become a much bigger deal after The Dark Knight. He really is exceptional in it. Personally, I would’ve put him up for Best Supporting actor as well. pic.twitter.com/KZ3YgKS80u
— Richard Newby (@RICHARDLNEWBY) July 18, 2023
The Dark Knight was released 15 years ago today.
It still has the coolest miniature effects put on screen. pic.twitter.com/N4Ykk23DxV— Will McCrabb (@mccrabb_will) July 18, 2023
The interrogation scene between Batman & Joker in The Dark Knight will always be an iconic/unforgettable scene in cinema! Truly remarkable stuff pic.twitter.com/lTKCRWrkgC
— Christian Cortave (@CCortave24) July 18, 2023
Back when teasers premiered in front of theatrical releases instead of online. The Dark Knight teaser was attached before The Simpsons Movie, which I wanted to see anyway, but this had me in my seat early. I miss this style of marketing. pic.twitter.com/gUlZZM8HIt
— ☕Stephen M. Colbert (@smcolbert) July 18, 2023
The Dark Knight (2008) Released #OTD 15 years ago. This is still one of my favorite movie endings ever. #FilmTwitter pic.twitter.com/GYWTo27XPg
— Neil (@neilbelieves) July 18, 2023
15 years ago today, The Dark Knight debuted in theaters. I was floored by it the first time I saw it, and it has remained my personal favorite movie of all-time ever since. I still re-watch it at least once a year.
So glad Heath Ledger won the Oscar for this. He deserved it. pic.twitter.com/AoRkcvh0Uk
— Ryan McCaffrey (@DMC_Ryan) July 18, 2023
Happy 15 year anniversary to The Dark Knight! 🦇 pic.twitter.com/j0T4A1b2Qj
— sabrina 🦇 (@nightwaynes) July 18, 2023
Man 15 years?? 15 years since we first laid eyes on this performance. The Dark Knight is one of my favorites, but Heath Ledger’s Joker changed teenage me. Stuff of legend. Can’t wait to throw this classic on today. pic.twitter.com/TCdJYfIHrZ
— Joey (@JoeyMulinaro) July 18, 2023
Christopher Nolan’s “THE DARK KNIGHT” the best comic book movie ever was released on this day 15 years ago. pic.twitter.com/vUxeAATRUf
— Films to Films 📽️🎬 (@filmstofilms_) July 18, 2023
Fifteen years ago, a boy kissed me in the parking lot of a movie theater after we saw the midnight premiere of THE DARK KNIGHT.
Now he's my husband. That movie changed lives. pic.twitter.com/uCLr0wkJAk
— Kim Renfro (@kimrrenfro) July 18, 2023
15 years later is The Dark Knight still the greatest comic book movie of all time? pic.twitter.com/jwyGoVmlws
— BLURAYANGEL 🦇 (@blurayangel) July 18, 2023
On this day in 2008, The Dark Knight came out in theaters. Happy 15th anniversary! pic.twitter.com/8qR2xpNetB
— Alec Behan (@alec_behan) July 18, 2023
15 years ago today, “The Dark Knight” premiered in theaters 🔥🔥
Still one of my favorite Batman movies of all time 😎 pic.twitter.com/c6tqSxKymw
— Shawn K The King (@SKTheKingYT) July 18, 2023
