Batman, Spider-Man, And The Highest-Grossing Michael Keaton Movies

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• The Other Guys (2010)

• Need For Speed (2014)

• RoboCop (2014)

• Batman Returns (1992)

• The Flash (2023)

• Dumbo (2019)

• Batman (1989)

• Cars (2006)

• Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

• Toy Story 3 (2010)

• Minions (2015)

Highlights

• Michael Keaton's movies have grossed over $6.8 billion worldwide to date, spanning over 50 films.
• Notable Keaton movies include Batman Returns, Cars, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Toy Story 3, The Other Guys, and Minions.
• Despite mixed reviews, Keaton's films consistently perform well at the box office, with some surpassing $1 billion in global earnings.

Michael Keaton has been a Hollywood mainstay for over four decades.

From his breakout comedic roles to his unforgettable turn as Batman (and his recent superhero renaissance), Keaton's films have consistently brought in the bucks at the box office.

Keaton has over 50 films to his credit; his movies have collectively raked in over $6.8 billion worldwide throughout his career. As of 2024, Keaton has an estimated net worth of $50 million.

Keaton attained prominence for his comedic roles in Night Shift and Beetlejuice. He then gained wider stardom, portraying the title superhero in Batman in 1989, and the sequel Batman Returns in 1992.

In addition to his live-action roles, Keaton has also lent his voice to several beloved animated films, including Toy Story 3 and Minions.

More recently, Keaton made a return to superhero films, playing the menacing Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming and reprising his role as Batman in The Flash.

Keaton will be reprising his role as Beetlejuice for the sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, set to debut in the autumn of 2024.

Let's take a closer look at the highest-grossing Michael Keaton movies of all time.

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11 The Other Guys (2010)

Global Box Office, The Other Guys - $170,458,922

Michael Keaton slid back into the spotlight with his supporting role in Adam McKay's buddy cop comedy The Other Guys.

He played Captain Gene Mauch, the surprisingly laid-back and poetry-loving superior to Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg's mismatched detective duo.

The Other Guys enjoyed a successful box office run, kicking off with an opening weekend take of $35.5 million.

The film ended up grossing $119.2 million in North America and $51.7 million in other territories, making for a worldwide total of $170.9 million.

10 Need For Speed (2014)

Global Box Office, Need For Speed - $203,277,636

The popular Need For Speed video game franchise revved its engines onto the big screen in 2014.

Michael Keaton portrayed Monarch, the organizer of a high-stakes, underground cross-country race. This action-packed film follows the thrilling quest for revenge and redemption within the world of illegal street racing.

Need For Speed received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, particularly for its story, direction, and performances of the supporting cast.

Need For Speed grossed $43.6 million in North America and $159.7 million in other countries for a worldwide total of $203.3 million, against a production budget of $66 million.

Considering the total gross and the budget with other expenses, the movie was deemed a box-office disappointment.

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9 RoboCop (2014)

Global Box Office, RoboCop - $242,688,965

In this 2014 remake of the science-fiction classic, Michael Keaton plays Raymond Sellars, the ethically questionable CEO of Omnicorp.

Sellars is the driving force behind the creation of RoboCop, a cyborg law enforcement officer.

While the film faced comparisons to the original and received mixed reviews, it achieved considerable financial success at the box office.

RoboCop rocketed to a global total of $243 million, exceeding its $100 million production budget.

Its international performance was particularly strong, contributing $184 million to the overall box office gross, compared to a domestic take of $58.6 million.

8 Batman Returns (1992)

Global Box Office, Batman Returns - $266,940,209

The Academy Award-nominated actor donned the cape and cowl once again in Tim Burton's gothic sequel, Batman Returns.

This darker, more complex follow-up to the 1989 blockbuster saw Keaton's brooding Bruce Wayne face off against two iconic villains: Danny DeVito's menacing Penguin, and Michelle Pfeiffer's alluring Catwoman.

Batman Returns failed to replicate the success or longevity of Batman. Reviews were critical of its tone and narrative, citing its darker tone as well as violent and sexual elements, which alienated family audiences.

Batman Returns debuted with a strong opening weekend gross of $45.7 million, securing the top spot at the box office.

Batman Returns earned an estimated $162.8 million domestically and $104 million internationally, for a global total of $266.8 million.

Michael Keaton was reportedly paid a sum of $11 million for Batman Returns.

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7 The Flash (2023)

Global Box Office, The Flash - $271,333,313

The multiverse collided in DCEU's The Flash, marking the return of Michael Keaton to the superhero genre after nearly three decades.

Keaton reprised his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman, igniting fan nostalgia and generating massive buzz. The film explores the time-bending adventures of Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) as he attempts to alter the past.

The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its humor, action sequences, and performances, but found the visuals and narrative lacking.

The film opened domestically at $55 million, but ultimately fell short of expectations. The Flash grossed $108.1 million in North America and $163.2 million internationally, for a global total of $271.3 million.

Unfortunately, this was not enough to offset its high production costs, leading to a projected loss of around $200 million for Warner Bros.

6 Dumbo (2019)

Global Box Office, Dumbo - $353,284,621

Michael Keaton teamed up with his longtime collaborator, Tim Burton, for the emotive yet visually spectacular live-action re-imagining of the Disney classic Dumbo.

Keaton took on the role of V.A. Vandevere, the ambitious and ruthless entrepreneur who sees Dumbo, the flying baby elephant, as his ticket to fortune.

Dumbo received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its ambition and narrative but criticized its lack of emotional depth. It debuted to a solid $46 million opening weekend, claiming the top spot.

Internationally, Dumbo grossed $238.5 million, coupled with $114.8 million in the United States and Canada, resulting in a worldwide total of $353.3 million.

However, despite its commercial success, the film fell short of breaking even, with estimates suggesting it would have needed to gross over $500 million worldwide to do so.

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5 Batman (1989)

Global Box Office, Batman - $411,569,241

Michael Keaton's timeless portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman began in Tim Burton's groundbreaking 1989 film Batman.

The film redefined the genre, paving the way for the massive superhero franchises of today.

Keaton's brooding performance as the vengeance-seeking vigilante was lauded by critics, and many still consider him a definitive Batman.

When Michael Keaton was cast as Bruce Wayne/Batman in the film, it sparked a wave of controversy. Known primarily for his comedic roles, many fans and critics doubted his ability to portray the brooding, serious Dark Knight.

Keaton earned a salary of $5 million for his portrayal of Batman. Batman grossed $40.49 million in its opening weekend, a record at the time.

The film went on to earn $251.2 million in North America and $160.15 million internationally, resulting in a global total of $411.35 million.

Adjusted for inflation, the film's total box office gross stands at an impressive $663 million.

4 Cars (2006)

Global Box Office, Cars - $461,996,328

Lightning McQueen might be the star, but Michael Keaton revved up the rivalry in Cars as the voice of Chick Hicks, the cocky and ruthless veteran race car who would not let a rookie speedster steal his glory.

Although his character is not the most beloved, Keaton's performance infused Chick with a competitive edge and arrogant charm.

Upon its release, Cars stormed the box office, earning $60 million in its opening weekend in the United States, securing the top spot.

Its worldwide success continued as it grossed $462 million globally, with $244 million coming from domestic audiences alone.

The film's commercial success launched a multimedia franchise, including two sequels produced by Pixar and two spin-offs by Disneytoon Studios, beginning with Cars 2 in 2011.

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3 Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

Global Box Office, Spider-Man: Homecoming - $880,167,151

Keaton's surprise entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) added a thrilling dimension to Jon Watts' Spider-Man: Homecoming.

He portrayed Adrian Toomes, the Vulture, with a chilling mix of desperation and menace.

Unlike typical comic-book villains, Keaton's Vulture was a blue-collar worker pushed to extremes, making him both dangerous and oddly sympathetic.

This nuanced portrayal stood out against Tom Holland's youthful energy as Peter Parker. The film earned $117 million in its opening weekend in North America.

Ultimately, the film soared at the box office, grossing over $334.2 million in the United States and Canada, with an additional $546 million from international territories, resulting in a worldwide total of $880.2 million.

According to Deadline Hollywood, Spider-Man: Homecoming brought in a net profit of $200 million.

2 Toy Story 3 (2010)

Global Box Office, Toy Story 3 - $1,067,316,101

As the voice of Ken, the fashion-obsessed counterpart to Barbie, Keaton injected the character with a hilarious mix of self-importance and unexpected vulnerability.

In the critically acclaimed Toy Story 3, audiences said goodbye to Andy as he embarked on college life, leaving his cherished toys to face an uncertain future.

Toy Story 3 received positive reviews for its vocal performances, engaging screenplay, emotional depth, and stunning animation.

Toy Story 3 earned $415 million in the United States and Canada and $652 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $1.067 billion — making it the highest-grossing animated film of all time, until it was de-throned by Frozen in 2014.

It was also the first animated film to reach $1 billion at the box office.

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1 Minions (2015)

Global Box Office, Minions - $1,159,457,503

Minions serves as a prequel to Despicable Me; the film takes viewers on a journey back in time to witness the origins of the adorable, gibberish-speaking yellow creatures.

Following the success of Despicable Me, Universal and Illumination Entertainment released this prequel, which explores the origins of the lovable yellow creatures known as Minions.

Michael Keaton voiced the character Walter Nelson, the patriarch of a family of thieves who gave Kevin, Stuart, and Bob a ride to Orlando.

Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film crushed box office expectations, becoming the highest-grossing film produced by Illumination — until it was surpassed by The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023.

Minions earned $336 million in the United States and Canada and $823.4 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $1.159 billion.

Factoring in the film's production budgets, marketing costs, and box office revenue, Deadline Hollywood estimated that Minions made $502 million in net profit; Minions is the highest-grossing of Michael Keaton's movies to date.

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