The world of superhero movies changed forever in 1989 when Tim Burton brought together Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Kim Basinger to bring the legendary comic book hero, Batman, to the big screen. Nearly 33 years later, the film has received a modern trailer ahead of Michael Keaton's introduction into the DCU (DC Universe) with "The Flash" set to release later this year. The updated trailer showcases many of the film's iconic moments, including the notorious line by Jack Nicholson's Joker: "Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"
When Batman first arrived in theaters, Keaton's casting as the Dark Knight met controversy as he was better known for his comedic roles in movies like "Beetlejuice" and "Mr. Mom." Nevertheless, the film went on to earn over $400 million at the box office, receiving praise for Keaton and Nicholson's performances. The movie was so well received that it spawned a franchise, a 1992 animated series, and is widely remembered today as a defining film that set the tone and scope for superhero movies in the modern age.
"The Flash," which debuts on June 16, sees Barry Allen traveling through time to save his mother and has a multiverse component with multiple versions of himself. As he travels to the world where Burton's Batman took place, he encounters Keaton's Dark Knight who is still battling crime after all these years. The film will give audiences the opportunity to see Keaton's Batman join the modern DC movie universe.
In conclusion, the modern trailer for Tim Burton's 1989 Batman is a nostalgic look back at one of the most important films in superhero movie history and a nod to its lead actor, Michael Keaton, as he prepares to make his debut into the DCU.
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