Christopher Nolan confirmed to direct the third installment of the Batman trilogy, following The Dark Knight.
Filming starts in various locations including Pittsburgh, New York City, and Los Angeles.
Anne Hathaway announced to play the role of Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, in The Dark Knight Rises.
The first official trailer for The Dark Knight Rises is released to the public, building anticipation for the film.
The Dark Knight Rises is released worldwide to critical and commercial success.
The film grosses over $1 billion worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2012.
Bane and his mercenaries raid the Gotham stock exchange, taking hostages and exposing the city's financial vulnerabilities.
Bruce Wayne has secluded himself in Wayne Manor, having retired as Batman for eight years following the events of The Dark Knight.
Selina Kyle, a skilled cat burglar, steals a valuable pearl necklace from Bruce Wayne at a fundraiser event.
Bane orchestrates a brutal takeover of Gotham City, isolating it from the rest of the world by destroying bridges and taking control of key locations.
After suffering injuries and imprisonment, Bruce Wayne trains and returns to Gotham to confront Bane and save the city.
Bane kills Commissioner Gordon publicly to break the spirit of Gotham’s law enforcement and citizens.
Bruce Wayne endures imprisonment in a harsh foreign prison and rebuilds his physical and mental strength to escape and reclaim his role as Batman.
Talia al Ghul reveals her true identity and her plan to complete her father's legacy by destroying Gotham with a nuclear bomb.
Batman races against time to disarm the nuclear bomb planted under Gotham and sacrifices himself to save the city.
The city mourns and celebrates Batman’s sacrifice, while Bruce Wayne is secretly alive and starts a new life with Selina Kyle.
