Today marks the 35th anniversary of Tim Burton's 'Batman' (1989), a film that significantly impacted modern superhero cinema. Released on June 23, 1989, the movie stars Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, and Kim Basinger. 'Batman' was both a commercial and critical success, paving the way for today's superhero movie culture and earning an Oscar for Best Art Direction at the 62nd Academy Awards. The film's release marked a turning point in comic book movie adaptations, with Keaton's initially controversial casting eventually being celebrated as a phenomenon.
BATMAN turns 35. I was born a month after this movie came out. This started my love of film and my passion for comics. It’s legendary for multiple reasons. This opening march is one me of them. It’s just a slice of pop culture history. https://t.co/A9dXQXwzqF
'Batman' turns 35 today ... every second of this trailer is etched in my brain https://t.co/xokMxP4XFU
Happy 35th anniversary to Tim Burton's 'Batman' (1989), which took home an Oscar for Best Art Direction at the 62nd Academy Awards. https://t.co/ZyzCwpub4G
Tim Burton and Michael Keaton’s “Batman” came out 35 years ago today. This scene of Joker (Jack Nicholson) appeasing Gotham’s citizens by throwing bags of cash onto the street still remains the most accurate Hollywood depiction of how Central Banks work. https://t.co/Nk6EiysB4y
Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton in a great promo shot for BATMAN (1989). https://t.co/Y2QmcTMKMY
#Batman 🦇 was released 35 years ago today. https://t.co/uYvNb9OFEX
In film history, June 23, 1989 Batman starring Michael Keaton as #Batman/Bruce Wayne and Jack Nicholson as The Joker opens in the US. Directed by Tim Burton, it is a commercial and critical hit and changes the face of comic book movie adaptations. @MichaelKeaton #OnThisDay #OTD https://t.co/4VFnakB9vY
As Batman '89 turns 35, we look back at how Michael Keaton’s casting went from flop to phenomenon. https://t.co/YO7iHE0iM5 https://t.co/tE2w68s7Yw
Tim Burton's #Batman was released in theaters 35 years ago today! https://t.co/WA3HctIOdm
Happy 35th birthday to "Batman", released today in 1989. Then, fans were against Michael Keaton but for Anton Furst's set design. I was the opposite. And I'm still right. Today, my guy's work holds up while the set looks even worse. Photo: Mary Evans/GUBER PETERS CO https://t.co/JQ7SuzX9Lu
"Batman" was released in theatres today in 1989. The film stars Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, alongside Jack Nicholson and Kim Basinger. #80s #80smovies #Batman #DCcomics #1980s https://t.co/Eev5rWijmJ
BATMAN was released 35 years ago today. One of the earliest classic superhero movies, and among the most popular of director Tim Burton. The story of how it came to the big screen will have you dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight… 1/36 https://t.co/IL9GeFUwxw
#Batman was released 35 years ago today 🦇🃏 https://t.co/eLESybGRtS
Batman (1989) paved the way for today's superhero movie culture and smashed the box office in the process. https://t.co/xWjqbaCB86
BATMAN & ROBIN came out 27 years ago today. Which means I realized I was queer 27 years ago. https://t.co/7cun2ET80P
Happy anniversary to my favorite BATMAN film, BATMAN RETURNS, still the craziest sets I've ever seen in person.
Tim Burton’s Batman premiered at Westwood Village, exactly 35 years ago today. It was on this date the world first caught a glimpse of the movie that would change the modern blockbuster, forever. To be able to experience this event must’ve been a life-changer. https://t.co/da6ZUDpCdO
32 years ago today, Batman Returns (1992) was released.🎥 #JoBloMovies #JoBloMovieNetwork #BatmanReturns #MichaelKeaton #Batman #MichellePfeiffer https://t.co/jqRPLTQ3pV
BATMAN RETURNS is 32 years old today and we've got the full story on our website in 25 huge facts 😃 https://t.co/3HsV6gdbxf
32 years ago today, 'BATMAN RETURNS' premiered 🦇 https://t.co/d0eWYB8ZRz