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Batman Returns

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The monstrous Penguin (Danny DeVito), who lives in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with wicked shock-headed businessman Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) to topple the Batman (Michael Keaton) once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant, Selina Kyle (Michelle Pfeiffer), finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she is transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.
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Critics Consensus

Director Tim Burton's dark, brooding atmosphere, Michael Keaton's work as the tormented hero, and the flawless casting of Danny DeVito as The Penguin and Christopher Walken as, well, Christopher Walken make the sequel better than the first.

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Stephanie Rosenfeld Bitch Media Dec 17, 2020
The ending does not disappoint. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian May 17, 2019
2/5
A strange beast. Go to Full Review Justin Clark Slant Magazine Jun 19, 2017
The strange, ambitious character work that comprises Batman Returns is wrapped in the perfunctory framework of a Tim Burton superhero film. Go to Full Review John Scalzi Fresno Bee Jun 9, 2026
2.5/4
The film is a relentless downer. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 22, 2025
3/4
Retains the original’s dark currents while adding some colorful new characters. Go to Full Review Mary Kassel Screen Rant Sep 1, 2025
7/10
Tim Burton's seminal Batman sequel, Batman Returns, is as campy and over-the-top as you remember, but this makes it surprisingly refreshing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Matthew Jan 6, 2026 One of the greatest comic book movies I've ever seen See more Brandon P. Dec 23, 2025 Great gothic Christmas fairytale, amazing characters and a dark sense of humor that keeps things festive despite the violence and tragic character arcs. See more Juandi Sep 4, 2025 A forever classic. One of the best Batman movies to date. The villains truly shine in this installment. Thank you Tim Burton & the cast. See more Erica Sep 3, 2025 I loved it !!!! My childhood on the big screen. See more red m Aug 28, 2025 Burton's version of tragic romance a la The Bride of Frankenstein in Batman's universe, and it's a captivating attempt at that, due largely to the incredibly on-brand performances by Keaton, Pfeiffer, DeVito, and Walken. See more GonzaloQ Aug 27, 2025 Watching Batman Returns in Dolby felt amazing. The sharpness of the faces and the powerful sound made it feel like a brand-new movie, even though its from 1992. Tim Burton crafted a great, darker Batman, and fans were left wondering about the third film that never happened under his direction. See more Read all reviews
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Tim Burton

Director

Michael Keaton

Bruce Wayne

Danny DeVito

Oswald Cobblepot

Michelle Pfeiffer

Selina Kyle

Christopher Walken

Max Shreck

Michael Gough

Alfred Pennyworth

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Movie Info

Synopsis The monstrous Penguin (Danny DeVito), who lives in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with wicked shock-headed businessman Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) to topple the Batman (Michael Keaton) once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant, Selina Kyle (Michelle Pfeiffer), finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she is transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.
Director
Tim Burton
Producer
Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi
Screenwriter
Bob Kane, Sam Hamm, Daniel Waters
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 19, 1992, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 25, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 31, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$160.3M
Runtime
2h 6m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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