<Tr> <Th> Box office </Th> <Td> $266.8 million </Td> </Tr> <P> Batman Returns is a 1992 American superhero film directed by Tim Burton, based on the DC Comics character Batman . It is the second installment of Warner Bros .' initial Batman film series, with Michael Keaton reprising the role of Bruce Wayne / Batman . The film, produced by Denise Di Novi and Burton, also stars Danny DeVito as the Penguin, Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman, and Christopher Walken as corrupt tycoon Max Shreck . </P> <P> Burton originally did not want to direct another Batman film . Warner Bros. developed a script with Sam Hamm which had the Penguin and Catwoman going after hidden treasure . Burton agreed to return after they granted him more creative control and replaced Hamm with Daniel Waters . Wesley Strick did an uncredited rewrite, removing Harvey Dent and Robin and rewriting the climax . Annette Bening was originally cast as Catwoman but became pregnant and was replaced with Pfeiffer . Filming began in June 1991 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California . </P> <P> Batman Returns was released on June 19, 1992 . The film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup, as well as two BAFTA awards . Its budget was $80 million and it grossed $266.8 million worldwide, making the film a financial success . The film received generally positive reviews for its action sequences, acting, Danny Elfman's score, effects, and villains, though the dark and depressing tone was heavily criticized . </P>

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