Here’s what I think will happen based on an unconventional four act structure and all the footage we have so far.

Act 1: Bruce is retired and Gotham has been relatively peaceful for 8 years. Bane disrupts all that and Batman is forced out of retirement and decides to come out of retirement without proper training.

Act 2: Batman is betrayed by Catwoman, who is shocked to see his true identity and immediately regrets her decision to lure him to Bane, and overwhelmed and captured by Bane, who decides that a proper punishment is to leave Bruce down in the well. Gotham, meanwhile is in shambles under the tyranny of Bane and his mercenaries. An underground movement is forged inspired by the symbol of Batman and hope is there for the Batman’s return.

Act 3: Bruce gains strength from this and with help from fellow prisoners in the well he trains again with all the knowledge from the time with Ducard/Ra’s. Once Bruce decides he is at his peak again and can climb out of the well after numerous failed attempts, the Dark Knight escapes and is headed back to take his city.

Act 4: Batman heads back to Gotham and inspired the citizens of Gotham to fight off Bane and company. Whatever happens after that is up in the air.