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Where does Batman Returns fit in DC?

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  1. Batman origins
  2. 1989BatmanBatmanMOVIE
  3. 1992Batman Returns
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  4. 2005Batman BeginsBatman BeginsMOVIE

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When does Batman Returns take place?

Direct sequel to Batman (1989) in the same universe.

Why watch Batman Returns at this point?

The 2 sequels Batman Forever and Batman & Robin were officially decanonized and take place in an alternate reality close to Burton's 2 movies.