Batman Forever is a 1995 superhero film directed by Joel Schumacher. It is the third installment in the Batman film series and stars Val Kilmer as Batman, alongside Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, Jim Carrey as the Riddler, and Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian. The film follows Batman as he battles Two-Face and the Riddler, who are wreaking havoc on Gotham City. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances and visuals, while others criticized the campy tone and departure from the darker themes of the previous films. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $336 million worldwide.