Batman fans get a solid lineup on Paramount+ starting December 1st, as four classic films join the service: Batman (1989), Batman Returns (1992), Batman Forever (1995), and Batman & Robin (1997).
Here’s a quick breakdown of who directed each movie, who starred, and what each film is about.
Batman (1989)
Director: Tim Burton
Stars: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger
What It’s About:
Keaton debuts as Batman as Gotham faces chaos from Nicholson’s Joker. The movie tracks Bruce Wayne’s fight to stop the Clown Prince of Crime as Joker targets reporter Vicki Vale and launches a plan to poison the city.
Batman Returns (1992)
Director: Tim Burton
Stars: Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito, Christopher Walken
What It’s About:
Batman deals with DeVito’s Penguin, a disgraced Gotham outcast working with corrupt businessman Max Shreck. Selina Kyle transforms into Catwoman, forcing Batman into a three-way conflict as Penguin tries to seize control of Gotham.
Batman Forever (1995)
Director: Joel Schumacher
Stars: Val Kilmer, Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones, Nicole Kidman, Chris O’Donnell
What It’s About:
Val Kilmer’s Batman takes on Two-Face and the Riddler, who team up to drain the minds of Gotham’s citizens with a new device. Bruce confronts his past, forms a connection with Dr. Chase Meridian, and brings Dick Grayson into the fold as Robin.
Batman & Robin (1997)
Director: Joel Schumacher
Stars: George Clooney, Chris O’Donnell, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Uma Thurman, Alicia Silverstone
What It’s About:
Clooney’s Batman and O’Donnell’s Robin clash over trust as they face Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy. Barbara Wilson arrives in Gotham and eventually suits up as Batgirl. Freeze launches a plan to freeze the planet, forcing the Bat-family to stop him.
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