Batman Alums Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Arnold Schwarzenegger Rekindle Rivalry at Oscars 2024

Key Takeaways:

– Batman movie stars Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Arnold Schwarzenegger had a jovial reunion at the Oscars 2024.
– DeVito and Schwarzenegger presented the Best Visual Effects award and incorporated playful banter about their shared past as Batman’s foes.
– In a later interview, Michael Keaton humorously suggested that he could beat both DeVito and Schwarzenegger in a fight.

90’s Batman Nostalgia Enlivens Oscars Ceremony

The Oscars 2024 stage turned into a lighthearted battleground as former Batman movie stars Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Arnold Schwarzenegger showed up for a surprise reunion. Keaton, who portrayed Batman, DeVito as Penguin, and Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze in the 1990s, ignited the audience with their good-humored banter.

Award Presentation Turns into Batman Joke Fest

Called on stage to present the Best Visual Effects award, DeVito and Schwarzenegger kicked off their segment by playfully stating that their duo was chosen due to their shared experience of trying to annihilate Batman. Schwarzenegger did not miss adding his punchline, asserting that his icy character, Mr. Freeze’s real weakness wasn’t heat, but love. DeVito, always ready with a retort, countered that Keaton’s Batman had once tossed him out of a window!

When they spotted Michael Keaton seated among the audience, both actors took the opportunity to provoke their former co-star, generating much laughter and producing perfect meme material for the ever-watchful internet audience.

Keaton Comes Back Swinging in Interview

Michael Keaton, not one to shy away from a challenge, remarked during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live that he could likely tackle both DeVito and Schwarzenegger in a fight. He humorously cautioned against DeVito’s stealth, owing to his smaller stature, and dismissed Schwarzenegger as being too slow.

Schwarzenegger and DeVito had some fun at Keaton’s expense during the Oscars. Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment

Keaton’s banter not only entertained the TV audience but also reaffirmed his enduring popularity that was reignited with his recent reprisal of Batman in 2023’s The Flash. His playful spat with DeVito and Schwarzenegger also served as a pleasant reminder of the 90’s Batman movies’ unique charm. Against this backdrop, it’s evident that these three stars still know how to engage an audience, bringing humor and nostalgia together in a package that only the Oscars could deliver.

Onward, More Bat-Adventures Await

Despite the playful rivalry, the rapport between Keaton, DeVito, and Schwarzenegger was palpable. The joyous segment served as a reminder of their brilliant past performances, while also sparking speculation about any future Batman-related projects involving these actors. The reunion successfully whipped fans into joyful nostalgia, and for those who missed it, the Oscars segment is available for viewing below.

The actors have delighted generations with their memorable performances and shared comic-book history, while their spontaneous humor at this year’s Oscars once again underscored the magic they collectively bring to screen. So, even as Keaton jests about downing his former co-stars, it’s evident that their camaraderie and shared history will forever remain a memorable chapter in Hollywood and comic-book folklore.

As for their fans, who can’t help but relive memories of those exciting Batman movies, they’ll be keeping their fingers crossed for another delightful reunion, or even better, a new adventure where their favorite Batman villains might return. Until then, fans can catch Keaton in his Batman avatar in The Flash, available to stream on Max in the U.S.