BATMAN FOREVER (1995) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet, Val Kilmer
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
BATMAN FOREVER (1995) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet, Starring Val Kilmer, Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones & Nicole Kidman, directed by Joel Schumacher is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster...
BATMAN FOREVER (1995) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet, Starring Val Kilmer, Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones & Nicole Kidman, directed by Joel Schumacher is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Australian One Sheet Movie Poster is in Very Fine condition, is Rolled with some handling wear as a result. This poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully packed and shipped in a cylinder. As an original Australian One Sheet from the mid-1990s, this piece represents the bold, colourful marketing style that defined the Batman Forever promotional campaign. While the specific poster artist for this version is uncredited, Warner Bros. posters from this era often drew upon dynamic photographic compositions that highlighted the film’s star-studded cast, striking neon palette and the stylised aesthetic that director Joel Schumacher brought to Gotham City. This makes the poster an eye-catching item for collectors who appreciate 90s superhero cinema design.
Movie Synopsis
Batman Forever (1995) brought a vibrant new direction to the Batman franchise, shifting from the darker tone of Tim Burton’s earlier films to a more colourful, stylised and high-energy interpretation of Gotham. Directed by Joel Schumacher, the film stars Val Kilmer as Bruce Wayne/Batman, delivering a sleek and introspective performance that examines Bruce’s struggle with identity, responsibility and the blurred lines between his dual lives.
The story centres on Batman’s battle against two formidable villains: the maniacal Riddler, played with wild comedic brilliance by Jim Carrey, and the unhinged yet charismatic Two-Face, portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones. The Riddler, formerly Edward Nygma, is a disgruntled Wayne Enterprises inventor who devises a device capable of manipulating people’s brainwaves. Teaming up with Two-Face, the pair launch a chaotic campaign across Gotham, forcing Batman into a conflict that tests his intellect as much as his physical abilities.
Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne encounters psychologist Dr Chase Meridian, played by Nicole Kidman, whose fascination with Batman evolves into romantic tension. Her role adds a psychological perspective to the narrative, especially as Bruce is confronted by repressed memories and questions about whether Gotham needs Batman—or whether Bruce himself needs the mask more.
A key element of the film is the introduction of Dick Grayson, portrayed by Chris O’Donnell. After witnessing the tragic death of his family during a performance, Grayson is taken in by Bruce Wayne. His journey toward becoming Robin brings emotional weight to the story, as both characters grapple with themes of vengeance, justice and choosing one’s true path.
The production of Batman Forever is notable for its visually distinctive world-building. Schumacher embraced a neon-infused, comic-book-inspired look, blending towering set pieces with elaborate costumes and explosive action sequences. The soundtrack also became a cultural touchstone of the 90s, featuring hit songs such as U2’s “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” and Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose”, the latter achieving massive global success.
The film’s blend of theatrical villains, spectacular set design, memorable one-liners and polished action helped cement it as a defining piece of mid-90s blockbuster cinema. Today, Batman Forever holds a nostalgic appeal for fans who appreciate its unique tone within the Batman film legacy. As a result, original promotional materials—especially an authentic Australian One Sheet—remain highly collectable, capturing the bold visual identity and star power that helped make the film a global hit.
To find out more about Batman Forever (1995) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.