Desc: How Superhero Costumes Have Evolved Over 80 Years in TV and Movies: With Abby Tang, David Crossman. Robert Pattinson's batsuit in "The Batman" (2022) was the most practical version yet of the iconic hero's costume and it was possible in part due to technological advancements over the past 80 years that have transformed superhero garb in movies and TV shows. Marvel and DC movies like "Iron Man" (2008) and "Man of Steel" (2013) have consistently utilized the latest technology to make costumes more real than ever. 3D printing, CGI, and motion-capture technology all helped create costumes with greater detail and practicality to craft the realistic superhuman figures we see on-screen.