Leonardo DiCaprio reveals his favourite Christopher Nolan film

Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals His Favourite Christopher Nolan Film

Leonardo DiCaprio has shared his favourite Christopher Nolan film in a recent interview, surprising fans by choosing a movie other than Inception.

Despite collaborating with Nolan on the 2010 film Inception, DiCaprio said his top Nolan pick is The Dark Knight.

Discussion with Benicio del Toro

Speaking to Collider alongside his One Battle After Another co-star Benicio del Toro, DiCaprio named the 2008 Batman sequel as his favourite Nolan film. Del Toro agreed with this choice.

The Dark Knight features Christian Bale as Batman facing off against Heath Ledger’s iconic Joker and is widely regarded as one of the greatest superhero films ever made.

Upcoming Projects

DiCaprio is reportedly being considered for a sequel to the 1995 classic Heat, a film Nolan has cited as an influence on The Dark Knight.
The new Heat sequel is expected to tell a new story with Adam Driver also linked to the project.
DiCaprio will reunite with Martin Scorsese for What Happens At Night, co-starring Jennifer Lawrence.
This film, based on the 2020 novel by Peter Cameron, follows an American couple who adopt a baby while encountering strange people in a nearly deserted European hotel.

"The Dark Knight is my pick," confirmed DiCaprio, with Benicio del Toro agreeing.

Author's summary: Leonardo DiCaprio prefers Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight over Inception, while working on new projects including a Heat sequel and a film with Scorsese.

NME — 2025-11-10