All 10 Batman movies ranked from worst to greatest

8. Batman & Robin

Release Date: June 20, 1997

Plot Summary: As they work to prevent Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from taking over Gotham City, Batman and Robin strive to maintain their partnership.

Cast: George Clooney as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Chris O’Donnell as Dick Grayson / Robin, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Dr. Victor Fries / Mr. Freeze, Uma Thurman as Dr. Pamela Isley / Poison Ivy, Alicia Silverstone as Barbara Wilson / Batgirl, Michael Gough as Alfred Pennyworth, Pat Hingle as Commissioner James Gordon, Elle Macpherson as Julie Madison, and Vivica A. Fox as Ms. B. Haven.

Box Office Results: $238 million

Let’s be clear: Batman & Robin did not live up to the expectations set by its predecessors. The movie made a plethora of questionable choices, from the over-the-top campiness to the excessive use of puns. “Let’s Kick Some Ice,” “Cool Party”…the list goes on and on.

However, as the years have gone on, it’s been interesting to witness the movie attain a peculiar cult status. Perhaps it’s the unintentional humor, the unabashed embrace of camp, or the sheer audacity of its colorful world that has turned people into fans. Whatever the case, despite its flaws, Batman & Robin has become a guilty pleasure for many that’s no longer deserving of the title of being the worst Batman film in history.