representatives say there are no plans to do so, and they are unaware if the footage has even survived after 25 years. Now the question is: Could the director's cut of Batman Forever ever be released? Warner Bros. Additionally, Schumacher's cut focuses on the psychological and emotional issues that led to Bruce Wayne becoming Batman. Last week, writer Marc Bernardin said on social media he's been told the cut does in fact exist, and now Varietyhas supported his claim that ' Schumacher did assemble a longer cut of “Batman Forever” that was indeed much darker in nature.' Reportedly, this Batman Forever begins with Two-Face escaping Arkham Asylum and contains extended sequences where the Riddler invades the Batcave. Related: Why Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever Is Underratedįor years, there has been talk of an unreleased director's cut of Batman Forever that would've taken the film in a darker direction.

Despite that, Batman Forever has been viewed in a better light in recent years, especially following Schumacher's recent passing. Many were displeased with how Batman Forever altered the tone of Burton's films and the way Kilmer's performance differed from Keaton's. While not as poorly-received as Schumacher's follow-up, Batman & Robin, Batman Forever hasn't always been counted as a favorite among fans. Batman Forever also starred Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face and Nicole Kidman as psychologist Dr.

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