‘BATMAN’ IS BACK ON THE BIG SCREEN

Warners Bros., Fathom Events and DC are partnering to bring a quartet of Batman movie adventures back to the big screen — each for just one day. The series is in honor of the Caped Crusader’s 80th anniversary.

On Saturday, May 4, this series kicks off with 1989’s “Batman” starring Michael Keaton. Show times are 1 and 4 p.m. at AMC Chattanooga 18, 5080 South Terrace in East Ridge.

The series will continue with “Batman Returns” at AMC Chattanooga 18 on Monday, May 6, when show times are 4 and 7 p.m.

“Batman Forever” will be screened on Sunday, May 12, at 1 and 4 p.m. The series wraps up with“Batman & Robin” on Tuesday, May 14, at 4 and 7 p.m.

“Batman,” starring Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale, is also marking its 30th anniversary, making this Fathom Events presentation a dual celebration for fans.

In “Batman Returns,” both Keaton and Burton are back, along with Danny DeVito as The Penguin, Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle/Catwoman and Christopher Walken as Max Schreck.

Val Kilmer dons the Batsuit in 1995’s “Batman Forever,” with an all-star cast that includes Tommy Lee Jones as TwoFace, Jim Carrey as The Riddler, Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian, Chris O’Donnell as Dick Grayson/Robin and Drew Barrymore as Sugar.

In 1997’s “Batman & Robin,” George Clooney is the Caped Crusader and O’Donnell is back as Robin, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger playing Mr. Freeze, Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy and Alicia Silverstone as Barbara Wilson/ Batgirl.

“The cycle of ‘Batman’ films that began with Tim Burton’s big-screen classic 30 years ago this summer is an amazing group of films that helped usher in an exciting new era of movie-making,” said Tom Lucas, Fathom Events vice president of studio relations.

“We’re honored Warner Bros. has turned to Fathom Events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Batman with these iconic superhero films.”

Tickets to each of the four “Batman” films can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices.

MYUNG J. CHUN/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The Winged Warrior as seen in “Batman” (1989) and “Batman Returns” (1992).