You Won’t Believe What Batgirl’s Movie Gets Wrong About Gotham’s Hero!

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:44:35 +0000

You Won’t Believe What Batgirl Gets Wrong About Gotham’s Hero! When The Batman movie hit theaters in 2022, fans of Gotham’s resident vigilante were eager to explore the city through a fresh, gritty lens — and Batgirl, the live-action spin-off starring Maycia Horsefer combined with a breakout performance by Hailee Steinfeld, promised a new perspective on the Dark Knight’s sidekick. But despite its promising concept, Batgirl surprisingly departs from the established lore, committing some key inaccuracies about Gotham’s iconic defender. Let’s break down what Batgirl gets wrong — and why it matters for fans of Batman’s rich, interconnected world. ### 1. Batgirl’s Identity in Gotham’s Official Narrative One of the most glaring departures is how the film portrays Batgirl’s relationship with Gotham’s hero. In canonical DC comics and universe lore, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) plays a supporting but well-defined role — a tech-savvy ally and later Oracle of Batcave, not Gotham’s primary Batman. However, Batgirl develops a romantic subplot that implies a deeper, almost codependence between Barbara and Batman — suggesting a partnership integral to the Batman mythos. This deviates from the established canon, where Barbara Gordon is portrayed as fiercely independent and rarely involved in the Batman’s solo mission. The on-screen dynamic risks diluting her legacy by redefining her role in a way that’s never been seen — or officially confirmed — in DC storytelling.