Tim Burton’s Batman films are fan favorites when it comes to the many portrayals of the Caped Crusader — and now, you’ll be able to relive them with a one-night-only screening at Dolby Cinema locations.
On August 25, fans will be able to experience remastered versions of 1989’s Batman and 1992’s Batman Returns exclusively at 160 Dolby Cinemas locations nationwide. The iconic films star Michael Keaton as the titular hero, with a rotating cast of legends including Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, and Michelle Pfeiffer.
“I hadn’t watched these films since I made them, and seeing them again with this level of clarity, beauty, color, and sound felt really new and exciting,” Burton said about the new engagement in a statement to Variety. “Dolby Atmos and Vision brought it all to life in a fresh way.”
Interestingly enough, Burton’s Batman Returns has its own Dolby legacy. It was the first film to be presented in Dolby Digital at the time of its release. The format was the origins of what has come to be known as surround sound, a phenomenon that swept not only in-theatre viewing but also home entertainment throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.
“Batman and Batman Returns remain seminal films in the history of the super hero genre,” VP of global content and industry relations at Dolby Michelle Maddalena said in a statement. “The new presentation of these films in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos honors Tim Burton’s bold creativity while showcasing how far audio and image technology have evolved.”
Tickets for the one-night engagement are available now. Check locations near you on Dolby's website.
It's a busy time in the world of Batman. The latest adaptation was 2022's The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson in the title role. It's part of director Matt Reeves' self-contained DC universe, the 'Batman Epic Crime Saga,' with The Batman 2 due out October 1, 2027. James Gunn's rebooted DCU has a Batman film of its own in the works, dubbed The Brave and the Bold.
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Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.
