Tom Hardy as Bane in the Dark Knight Rises

As we can see in the image on the left, some of the characters from Batman Begins and TDK will be mentioned - and some may even appear - in this third story. Therefore, screening both of those earlier films prior to seeing the latest installment could prove invaluable to understanding the new story and the characters.

TDKR attempts to wrap up the trilogy and does address many of the story beats and ideas presented in its predecessors. It also develops many of the characters that were previously introduced.

Since the series is set up as a trilogy, knowing where it started is pivotal in appreciating how it ends.

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