Leonardo DiCaprio reveals his favourite Christopher Nolan film

Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals His Favourite Christopher Nolan Film

Leonardo DiCaprio has shared his favourite film directed by Christopher Nolan, surprising many by choosing a title other than Inception.

Although DiCaprio and Nolan collaborated on the 2010 film Inception, the actor revealed in an interview with Collider, alongside Benicio del Toro, that his top Nolan film is actually The Dark Knight. Del Toro agreed with this choice.

About The Dark Knight

The 2008 movie is the second installment in Nolan’s Batman trilogy. It features Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger as the Joker. Since its release, it has become widely regarded as one of the greatest superhero films ever made.

Upcoming Projects Involving DiCaprio

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 sequel aims to tell a new story and is also linked with Adam Driver.
He will reunite with director Martin Scorsese for the film What Happens At Night, co-starring Jennifer Lawrence. This film is based on Peter Cameron’s 2020 novel and follows an American couple traveling to a European town to adopt a baby, encountering strange people in a nearly empty hotel.

“The Dark Knight is my pick,” said Leonardo DiCaprio during the interview with Collider.

This choice highlights DiCaprio’s admiration for Nolan’s darker, more complex storytelling beyond Inception.

Author’s summary: Leonardo DiCaprio names The Dark Knight as his favourite Nolan film, while engaging in new projects including a Heat sequel and a reunion with Scorsese.

NME — 2025-11-10