The fan-favourite Tim Burton-directed Batman films, Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), are returning to theatres for a one-night stand in August.
The iconic Tim Burton-directed Batman films are making a big return to theatres. In a report from Variety, it has been announced that Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992) will make another theatrical run on August 25. The films have been recognized as the first foray into the darker portrayals of Batman, with instantly memorable performances from Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito being exalted for their portrayals of the DC Comics ensemble.
The films will be featured in their re-released remastered theatre production versions, and the films will be hosted at over 160 Dolby Cinema at AMC Theatres locations across the U.S. This marks the first time both films will be presented in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. As a reminder of what’s in store for fans, the 1989 film’s trailer can be seen below.
In a statement on the re-releases, Tim Burton said, “I hadn’t watched these films since I made them, and seeing them again with this level of clarity, beauty, colour, and sound felt really new and exciting,” adding, “Dolby Atmos and Vision brought it all to life in a fresh way.” President of Global Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures, Jeff Goldstein, agrees with Burton, saying, “Tim Burton’s acclaimed Batman films deliver a dark, iconic vision of Gotham City that continues to influence the modern superhero genre today. With their advancements over the past decades, Dolby now transforms these beloved classics into completely new cinematic experiences through Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, delivering unprecedented visual and audio fidelity.”
Interestingly enough, Tim Burton’s Batman Returns was the first feature-length film to be released in Dolby Digital back in 1992, giving audiences everywhere the first exposure to what fans know as surround sound in 2025. The film re-releases serve as features that show how far the film industry has come in over three decades since both films first landed in theatres.
The Batman and Batman Returns double feature lands on August 25, and AMC locations showing the films can be found listed here.
