Batman Returns Review: It’s Still Shocking That Tim Burton Got To Make This Bizarre, Unforgettable Sequel

After the stylistically innovative and iconic take on Batman was released in 1989, Tim Burton and Michael Keaton teamed up again for Batman Returns, which is just as over-the-top as you remember. However, as we've seen with the overwhelming response to the heart and warmth of the 2025 Superman, audiences are craving a superhero movie that feels like you can reach out and touch it. Though Batman Returns doesn't have the do-gooder energy of a project like Superman, there's something accessible about its campy style.