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Tim Burton’s Batman Films Return for One Night in Dolby Vision and Atmos

The one-night screenings will bring Burton’s gothic Gotham to premium Dolby Cinema screens more than 30 years after Batman Returns first showcased digital surround sound.

Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne standing in front of the Bat signal in Batman Returns
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Batman (Michael Keaton version) stands steady in his cowl
Michael Keaton as Legendary superhero Batman. (Courtesy: Warner Bros.)

Overview

  • On August 25, Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992) will screen at over 160 Dolby Cinema locations in AMC Theatres across North America.
  • This marks the first time both films will be presented with Dolby Vision high dynamic range picture and immersive Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Burton said he hadn’t watched these films since making them and found the new presentation “really new and exciting.”
  • Michelle Maddalena of Dolby and Warner Bros. distribution head Jeff Goldstein said the remasters honor Burton’s bold creativity while delivering unprecedented visual and audio fidelity.
  • Batman Returns made history in 1992 as the first feature released in Dolby Digital, underscoring its long-lasting role in advancing cinema audio technology.