Matt Reeves' The Batman is finally here, though it may require a bathroom break for many viewers during its impressive runtime and here's the best time to do it. Coming in just under three hours long, it's perfectly understandable if someone needs to leave their seat to quickly deal with the large soda they purchased while Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader deals with the Riddler's plans for Gotham City. Here's the best time to take that bathroom break if needed.
Providing a new take on Bruce Wayne and his crusade against Gotham criminal element, director Matt Reeves isn't pulling any punches. Having already claimed that the theatrical cut of The Batman is exactly what he wanted it to be, it seems as though there wasn't much Warner Bros. told him to cut (if anything). While the creative freedom is an exciting prospect for fans excited for the new take on Batman, it likely accounts for the film's longer than usual runtime (and the consequences it may have on bladders).
Thankfully, there is an ideal time to dash to the bathroom if fans absolutely have to, coming right around the halfway point of The Batman (approximately 90 minutes into the film). This is when Bruce Wayne is at a memorial service having a conversation with Bella Reál, a mayoral candidate for Gotham City (played by Jayme Lawson). Not only is it less critical to the overall plot than other scenes, but the bulk of The Batman's funeral scene was released online by Warner Bros as part of their marketing. This means viewers can run to the bathroom and can watch what they missed later.
Seeing as how the online clip runs about three minutes long, theatergoers have a decent amount of time run to the bathroom and get back in their seats for the rest of the movie. The Batman features a multi-layered plot that truly puts a spotlight on Batman's role as a detective while he uncovers major secrets about his city and more, so there's not really a better time to duck out for a few minutes. That being said, The Batman doesn't feature a conventional post-credits scene like most superhero films, meaning fans can leave their seats as soon as the credits start rolling (leisurely or rapidly depending upon the need).
Given The Batman's overwhelmingly positive reviews, the three-hour runtime certainly seems to be worth it. Matt Reeves' vision for Bruce Wayne is on full display with a dynamic story that will keep audiences engaged and entertained. While fans might want to hold off drinking too much during the film, it's nice that there's a handful of minutes to take advantage of if needed without missing anything from The Batman.
