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George Clooney Regrets Batman Role, Plans Ocean's 14

11/19/2025

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George Clooney, the actor and filmmaker, says Batman & Robin (1997) is one of his biggest regrets.
During interviews promoting his new film, Jay Kelly, he said he would have declined the role.
Clooney recounts a Halloween moment with his son, who dressed as Batman, to highlight the film's negative legacy.
Clooney has shifted to directing.
He confirmed plans for Ocean's 14 to begin filming in 2026.

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George Clooney, the actor and filmmaker, says Batman & Robin (1997) is one of his biggest regrets.
During interviews promoting his new film, Jay Kelly, he said he would have declined the role.
Clooney recounts a Halloween moment with his son, who dressed as Batman, to highlight the film's negative legacy.
Clooney has shifted to directing.
He confirmed plans for Ocean's 14 to begin filming in 2026.