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Batman (1989) was a groundbreaking success that kickstarted the era of DC Universe movies with an iconic cast. Batman remains a beloved superhero movie even decades later. The talented cast of Batman, including Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson, have generally had successful careers, though some actors have since moved onto other fields.

Releasing in 1989 and ushering in an entire era of DC Universe movies, Batman was a colossal success and a genuine pop culture phenomenon that sparked fan fervor worldwide, resulting in what the media called Batmania - in no small part because of its talented and iconic cast. The film's following has been so dedicated that, to this day, there are Batman controversies fans seem unwilling to address. Still, following the campy 1960s live-action series and film, Batman was the first big-screen adaptation of the character that felt true to his roots, and was a major influence on all superhero films that followed.