Live-Action Catwoman in Film
Michelle Pfeiffer portrayed Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992), establishing the character's mainstream live-action debut. Anne Hathaway played Selina Kyle / Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises (2012), directed by Christopher Nolan.
Zoë Kravitz portrayed Catwoman in The Batman (2022), a role that marked the character's first major standalone live-action arc. The film earned over $770 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Batman live-action films.
Live-Action Catwoman in Television and Streaming
Camren Bicondova played Selina Kyle in the Fox series Gotham (2014–2019), appearing in 100 episodes across five seasons. Lili Simmons took over the role for the series finale, portraying an adult Selina Kyle.
Zoë Kravitz reprised the role in HBO Max content tied to The Batman universe. No other live-action Catwoman television series has been greenlit as of the latest public announcements.
Casting, Rankings, and Future Appearances
In fan and critic rankings, Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman is frequently cited as the top live-action portrayal, with Anne Hathaway and Zoë Kravitz also appearing in top-tier lists. No official standalone Catwoman live-action film has been announced by Warner Bros. Pictures or DC Studios as of the latest public filings.
DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran have confirmed multiple new DC Universe projects, but no solo Catwoman film is listed in the current publicly disclosed slate. SEC filings and studio announcements remain the primary sources for tracking confirmed DC film development.
