Batman Returns is a 1992 American superhero film directed by Tim Burton and produced by Denise Di Novi and Burton, based on the DC Comics character Batman. The sequel to the 1989 film Batman, it is the second installment of Warner Bros.' initial Batman film series, and stars Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne / Batman, alongside Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Michael Gough, Pat Hingle, Michael Murphy, and Vincent Schiavelli. In Batman Returns, Batman faces the Penguin, who plots to kill all of Gotham City's firstborn sons, while dealing with Catwoman, who seeks vengeance against Max Shreck, a corrupt tycoon who allies with the Penguin to bring Gotham City under his control. Burton originally did not want to direct another Batman film. Warner Bros. developed a script with Sam Hamm which had the Penguin and Catwoman going after hidden treasure. Burton agreed to return after they granted him more creative control and replaced Hamm with Daniel Waters.
| Director | Tim Burton |
| Produced by | Denise Di Novi, Tim Burton |
| Screenplay by | Daniel Waters |
| Story by | Daniel Waters, Sam Hamm |
| Starring | Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Michael Gough, Pat Hingle, Michael Murphy, Vincent Schiavelli |
| Music | Danny Elfman |
| Cinematography | Stefan Czapsky |
| Edited by | Chris Lebenzon |
| Production, company | Warner Bros. |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Released | June 16, 1992 (Mann's Chinese Theatre), June 19, 1992 (United States) |
| Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $65–80 million |
| Box office | $266.89 million |
| Netflix ID | 287357 |
About Batman Returns
Sequel to the 1989 film Batman in which Batman battles the Penguin and Catwoman. It was the second and final Batman film directed by Tim Burton and was followed in the series by 1995's Batman Forever.
Achievement of Batman Returns
The production initially cast Annette Bening as Catwoman, but when she became pregnant, she was replaced by Michelle Pfeiffer.
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Latest information about Batman Returns updated on July 28 2021.
