Dolby Cinema to Screen Tim Burton's Batman and Batman Returns with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

Tim Burton's Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992) will be remastered in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for a one-night engagement on August 25 at over 160 Dolby Cinema at AMC Theatres locations in the US. Tickets go on sale today. The films will be presented with enhanced picture quality and immersive sound, bringing a fresh experience to audiences.

Tim Burton's iconic Batman films, Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), are set to make a one-night-only return to theaters on August 25, exclusively at Dolby Cinema locations across the United States. The remastered versions will be presented in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, marking the first time these films will be shown in these formats [1].

The films will be screened at over 160 Dolby Cinema at AMC Theatres locations, promising an enhanced viewing experience with deeper blacks, sharper contrast, and more vivid colors through Dolby Vision, and immersive sound through Dolby Atmos. This advanced technology will bring the dark, gothic vision of Gotham City to life in a new way [2].

The screenings carry historical significance, as Batman Returns was the first feature film to be presented in Dolby Digital back in 1992, revolutionizing cinematic audio technology [3]. Both films have left an indelible mark on the superhero genre, setting the tone for darker, more serious interpretations of the genre [1].

Warner Bros. Pictures, in partnership with Dolby Laboratories, is behind this special event. The remastered films will honor Tim Burton's creative vision while showcasing the advancements in audio and image technology over the past decades [4].

Tickets for the event are now available for purchase [2].

References:
[1] https://variety.com/2025/film/news/tim-burton-batman-dolby-cinema-1236476335/
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/the-bat-is-back-in-dolby-as-tim-burton-s-batman-and-batman-returns-swoop-back-to-theaters-exclusivel-ce7c5fd3d98af426
[3] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/DLB/the-bat-is-back-in-dolby-as-tim-burton-s-batman-and-batman-returns-9holx0wxgbzi.html
[4] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-bat-is-back-in-dolby-as-tim-burtons-batman-and-batman-returns-swoop-back-to-theaters-exclusively-at-dolby-cinema-302519371.html