Google Batman Easter Egg is an interactive tribute to the Dark Knight that transforms your screen into a stormy Gotham night. Click the Bat-Signal and watch as clouds roll in, the iconic beacon lights up the sky, and Batman himself swings across the screen with his grappling hook. It’s a short but cinematic moment that captures the moody atmosphere of Gotham City perfectly.
Google launched this Easter egg in February 2022 to coincide with the release of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson. Interestingly, it wasn’t sponsored by Warner Bros. — Google created it independently as a nod to pop culture, though the studio was aware and supportive. The original feature ran on Google Search for about a year before being retired in early 2023.
What makes this Easter egg stand out is the attention to detail. The animation isn’t just a quick graphic — it’s a full mini-sequence with sound effects. You hear thunder rumbling as the sky darkens. Rain falls across the screen. The Bat-Signal flickers to life, casting its glow into the clouds. Then comes the snap of a grappling hook, and Batman swoops across your view before disappearing into the night. The whole thing takes just a few seconds, but it feels like a scene pulled straight from the films.
The noir aesthetic fits perfectly with The Batman’s tone. Reeves’ version of Gotham is grimy, rain-soaked, and perpetually dark — exactly what this Easter egg delivers. It’s a small interactive experience, but it nails the vibe that made the 2022 film so visually distinctive.
How To Play Google Batman Easter Egg
Look for the yellow Bat-Signal icon on the page. It’s animated and rotates slowly, just like the real signal calling Batman to action.
Click or tap the Bat-Signal to trigger the sequence. The screen will dim as storm clouds move in. Thunder rumbles in the background, and rain starts falling across the page. The Bat-Signal beam cuts through the darkness, shining brightly against the clouds.
Wait a moment and Batman appears. You’ll hear the sound of his grappling hook firing, and then he swings across the screen from one side to the other before vanishing. The whole sequence lasts just a few seconds.
The Easter egg works on both desktop and mobile. Make sure your sound is on for the full experience — the thunder, rain, and grappling hook audio add a lot to the atmosphere.
You can click the Bat-Signal again to replay the animation as many times as you want.