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Joel Schumacher Regrets Batman & Robin's Box-Office Failure

3/26/2026

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In discussions of 'good-bad' movies, Joel Schumacher, the director of Batman & Robin (1997), is highlighted.
Schumacher aimed to make a family-friendly film after Tim Burton's darker Batman interpretations.
Despite a star-studded cast including George Clooney and Uma Thurman, the film was a box-office disappointment and drew harsh criticism.
Schumacher later expressed regret, saying he felt like 'scum' after the film's failure.

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Story summary

In discussions of 'good-bad' movies, Joel Schumacher, the director of Batman & Robin (1997), is highlighted.
Schumacher aimed to make a family-friendly film after Tim Burton's darker Batman interpretations.
Despite a star-studded cast including George Clooney and Uma Thurman, the film was a box-office disappointment and drew harsh criticism.
Schumacher later expressed regret, saying he felt like 'scum' after the film's failure.