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DC‘s caped crusader will return this weekend when The Batman releases in theaters. The film’s review embargo lifted earlier this afternoon, and stellar reviews have begun to pour in, celebrating Matt Reeves‘ new addition to the stacked collection of existing Batman movies. Now, how are we going to make it through the week to see this movie? Only five more days!

Currently, the film stands at a fresh 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, only leading to more anticipation for the flick. Critics rolled into Twitter today to share in their excitement for worldwide audiences to witness Reeves’ creation.

“The Batman is unlike any other Batman film before it. The plot is grounded in reality, even more so than Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy,” critic Scott Menzel shared. “#TheBatman is more of a detective story rather than a superhero film. The cast is v. good with Colin Ferrell & Paul Dano being the film’s MVPs.”

The Batman is unlike any other Batman film before it. The plot is grounded in reality, even more so than Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. #TheBatman is more of a detective story rather than a superhero film. The cast is v. good with Colin Ferrell & Paul Dano being the film’s MVPs. pic.twitter.com/quMsytlbt6

— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) February 28, 2022

Matt Reeves has made THE definitive BATMAN film with THE BATMAN. Think of Se7en but set in Gotham. Robert Pattinson’s eyes are so intense & observant under the black cowl while Michael Giacchino’s score is a grand & haunting masterwork. An epic, dark & thematically rich neo-noir. pic.twitter.com/wAFexaPYEF

— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) February 28, 2022

#TheBatman will go down as one of the best comicbook films in a long time. The script, performances, set pieces, & visual storytelling was phenomenal. Robert Pattinson shines as an emotional brooding Batman next to Paul Dano's terrifying Riddler. Matt Reeves' modern masterpiece. pic.twitter.com/FBoQmjLzJs

— Duane Miller (@Cinemaniac94) February 28, 2022

Robert Pattinson stars as the titular role in the upcoming film, accompanied by Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano as The Riddler, Barry Keoghan as Officer Stanley Merkel, and Colin Farrell as The Penguin. Folks have already taken to Farrell and Dano’s masterfully evil villains, as well as Pattinson’s new rendition on the beloved vigilante.

“THE BATMAN rules,” Slash Film critic Hoai-Tran Bui shared. “Robert Pattinson is our broodiest, most disarmingly sensitive Bat-boy yet. Frame this movie for me!!”

THE BATMAN rules. Matt Reeves has gifted us with an unapologetically noir take on Batman that is equal turns grand, intimate, hard-edged, and even a little wistful. Robert Pattinson is our broodiest, most disarmingly sensitive Bat-boy yet. Frame this movie for me!! pic.twitter.com/Rs4UQ8mB1q

— Hoai-Tran Bui (@htranbui) February 28, 2022

#TheBatman is a dark crime noir that floors you from start to finish. This isn’t just one of the most Unique comic book movies to date…. It is easily the BEST Batman Adaptation YET & Yes Robert Pattinson is everything the trailers have promised you & more. He is INCREDIBLE pic.twitter.com/GgeSTqS7B9

— Zach Pope (@popetheking) February 28, 2022

Quick bitesize take on #TheBatman : Paul Dano's Riddler is exceptional stuff and I'm still thinking about it. Colin Farrell is everything I wanted from The Penguin. R-Patz shines as a new take on the Caped Crusader. It's DC at its gritty, visceral best and I truly LOVED it.

— Lucy Buglass (@lucyjadebuglass) February 28, 2022

There have, however, been some critiques of the film, which has been targeted for its “copaganda.” Critics have noted that some moments feel a bit slanted towards the police, with folks like Commissioner Gordon and the Gotham Police earning some time in the spotlight.

“Re: the copaganda accusations around THE BATMAN, there’s one scene in the film (it involves a nightclub and a perp walk),” Rolling Stone critic David Fear shared, “where I thought, This will either be the most inspiring scene for half the audience and the single scariest image in the entire movie for the other.”

Re: the copaganda accusations around THE BATMAN, there's one scene in the film (it involves a nightclub and a perp walk) and where I thought, This will either be the most inspiring scene for half the audience and the single scariest image in the entire movie for the other.

— David Fear (@davidlfear) February 28, 2022

Obviously Batman is Copaganda
– his best friend is Commissioner Gordon
– they have a freakin' Batsignal on top of Gotham police HQ
– they've never arrested him for being a vigilante
– he never gets a speeding ticket in the Batmobile

I mean, the list goes on

— Jesse Hawken (@jessehawken) February 28, 2022

one day i’m gonna write about what batman acts as propaganda for and people’s increasing discomfort with the character for reasons obvious and not so obvious. also how the comics try to push against certain dynamics inherent to this. been on my mind lately. https://t.co/iRtC6OsooO

— Angelica Jade (@angelicabastien) February 28, 2022

The Batman will release in theaters this Friday, March 4, and be available to stream on HBO Max 45 days afterwards on April 19. Scroll up to watch the trailer for The Batman.