Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises is the epic conclusion to the Dark Knight trilogy. Set eight years after Batman vanished, Gotham City enjoys peace under the Dent Act. However, Bruce Wayne lives in isolation, haunted by his past as Batman. A new threat emerges in the form of Bane, a ruthless terrorist determined to destroy Gotham.
Bane’s plan unfolds as he takes control of Gotham, trapping its citizens and exposing corruption. Bruce, inspired by Selina Kyle (Catwoman), returns as Batman but suffers a devastating defeat. Bane breaks Bruce physically and mentally, leaving him imprisoned in a remote pit while Gotham falls deeper into chaos.
Bruce regains his strength and escapes the prison, driven by his unwavering resolve to save Gotham. With the help of allies like Selina, Lucius Fox, and Commissioner Gordon, Batman confronts Bane in a final battle. The city rises against tyranny, and the truth about Harvey Dent’s legacy is revealed.
In a climactic twist, Talia al Ghul, Bane’s accomplice, is revealed as the true mastermind. Batman sacrifices himself to save Gotham but secretly survives. The film ends with hope as Bruce finds peace, and a new protector, John Blake, steps forward to continue the legacy.