Long Live the Bat: As DC and Warner Bros. Celebrate Batman's 80th Anniversary, Fathom Events Brings Four Heroic Adventures Back to the Big Screen This May

Movie Theaters Nationwide Will Present 'Batman,' 'Batman Returns,' 'Batman Forever' and 'Batman and Robin,' Each for One Day Only

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Apr 05, 2019, 10:02 ET

DENVER, April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This May, only in movie theaters nationwide, "Batman" returns … followed by "Batman Returns," plus "Batman Forever" and "Batman & Robin." All four blockbuster cinematic adventures are coming back to movie theaters as Fathom Events presents a can't-miss "Batman" movie event in honor of DC's Batman 80th anniversary.

Each "Batman" film will play one day only in more than 600 movie theaters nationwide, beginning with director Tim Burton's visionary "Batman," a film whose unprecedented success and acclaim helped propel superhero movies that continue to reign supreme at the box office.

Tickets to each of the four "Batman" films are available beginning today at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices.

Warner Bros., DC and Fathom Events are offering movie and Batman fans alike a chance to see these blockbuster films on the big screen. The schedule for this Caped Crusader cinematic celebration is:

"Batman" (1989) – Saturday, May 4, 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (all times are local)
"Batman Returns" (1992) – Monday, May 6, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
"Batman Forever" (1995) – Sunday, May 12, 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
"Batman & Robin" (1997) – Tuesday, May 14, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

"Batman," starring Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, and Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale, also marks its 30th anniversary, making this Fathom Events presentation a dual celebration for fans. The top-grossing film of 1989 led to three sequels, all of which are part of the series.

In "Batman Returns," both Keaton and Burton are back, along with Danny DeVito as The Penguin, Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle/Catwoman and Christopher Walken as Max Schreck in a film equally hailed as the first for its eye-popping visual flair and riveting performances.

Val Kilmer dons the Batsuit in 1995's "Batman Forever," along with an all-star cast that includes Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, Jim Carrey as The Riddler, Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian, Chris O'Donnell as Dick Grayson/Robin, and Drew Barrymore as Sugar.

In 1997's "Batman & Robin," George Clooney is the Caped Crusader and O'Donnell is back as Robin, alongside such indelible performers as Arnold Schwarzenegger playing Mr. Freeze, Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy, and Alicia Silverstone as Barbara Wilson/Batgirl.

"The cycle of 'Batman' films that began with Tim Burton's big-screen classic thirty years ago this summer is an amazing group of films that helped usher in an exciting new era of moviemaking," said Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations Tom Lucas. "We're honored Warner Bros. has turned to Fathom Events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Batman with these iconic superhero films."

For artwork/photos related to this "Batman" cinematic celebration, please visit the Fathom Events press site.

About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the leading event cinema distributor with theater locations in all top 100 DMAs® (Designated Market Areas) and ranks as one of the largest overall theater content distributors. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom Events offers a variety of unique entertainment events in movie theaters such as live performances of the Metropolitan Opera, top Broadway stage productions, major sporting events, epic concerts, the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series, inspirational events and popular anime franchises. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes for unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events' live Digital Broadcast Network ("DBN") is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 1,010 locations and 1,628 screens in 182 DMAs. The company also provides corporations a compelling national footprint for hosting employee meetings, customer rewards events and new product launches. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.

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