Keaton resurrects Batman in Ohio

Michael Keaton brought his '80s Batman back to life as he gave the commencement speech at his alma mater, Kent State University in Ohio. (May 16)
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[@Jemaqi]

And now he's playing Batman again! What a legend!

[@Tony_Baloney_69420]

That was the best thing happened in Ohio lol.

[@EmptyBlackSpace]

Only in ohio

[@bruce_wayne86]

The best!

[@bruce_wayne86]

​@@EmptyBlackSpace bruh that jokes isnt even funny

[@EmptyBlackSpace]

@@bruce_wayne86 like your personality

[@thewlf-man4191]

This aged very well because Michael Keaton is returning as Batman in the flashpoint movie

[@kevinotoole885]

Really? That’ll be pretty cool.

[@TheShockwaveVideos]

Age has nothing to do with this. He'll always be Batman.

[@mistergooji]

Unconfirmed

[@chefboyardee4674]

@@mistergooji he literally said he would

[@RowdyYates12]

Not to be rude. I am extremely excited all the same!!

[@xxlCortez]

He really loved that role.

[@Argumemnon]

Didn't we all?

[@heckyeah8292]

I know I do

[@karlhans6678]

Yes

[@dudeda96er]

How could he not love that role? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Argumemnon]

Didn't we all?

[@Blackbird1219]

I love how I almost every interview he is in he'll never stop admitting how he's Batman you can tell how much he loves playing the character for the fans and how much he loves talking about being Batman can't wait to see him come back as Batman again

[@crazyvillainfan4877]

Cause he's the best Batman! Live action at least. Kevin Conroy is always THE Batman. Im at a divide between Keaton and Conroy

[@Draiter]

Wish granted!!! WOHOO!!!

[@davidmatthews1710]

Still my favorite Batman

[@Nava4Gamingz]

Wait until Batman universe exist. Those batman will reunion for sure.

[@NexTGeNEXpeRT]

@@crazyvillainfan4877 Kevin was Batman Keaton plays batman and is the best one of them all!!

[@CapHowdy]

"I'm Batman" ... yes Michael, you are.

[@norlan3525]

I swear i thought the same thing😅

[@rclark777]

I love how nobody asked him to do this. Most celebs only bring up past roles on fan's requests. But Michael Keaton just did it because he loved playing Batman.

[@goldstreaker]

If I ever got to play Batman in a movie, I'd always bring it up too. Because... I'm Batman

[@Basan614]

@@goldstreaker yeah man let’s make me batman now

[@adarsh2004]

@@Basan614 i can do it

[@Basan614]

@@adarsh2004 you can make me batman?

[@DriedMuffin-qk6tv]

R.J Clark is that profile picture a picture of Comissioner Gordon in Batman Year One where he is in Loebs office?

[@nerulon089]

I don't care what anyone says, he's my favorite Batman.

[@fareedrakeib2546]

Yes he is my favorite batman as well

[@mysticfog1576]

Me too

[@carminerichards8299]

He's the only Batman not counting Adam West

[@fusionz0722]

Reason he’s my favourite is out of all the actors to play Batman/Bruce he’s the only one I genuinely would never suspect to be Batman if I was in his universe and don’t even get me started on his voice when in the suit, so subtle yet insanely badass

[@Tony_Baloney_69420]

feelings mutual

[@danielt.8573]

He'll always be the best Batman ever.

[@123ucr]

The two best Batmans for me are Michael Keaton and Kevin Conroy. Their Batmans (the costumes, their stories and perhaps their voices) are the closest in terms of matching the Batman in the comics.

[@hawksfan8870]

0:28 "Im Batman." Man what a legend! Michael Keaton is the best Batman ever, period.

[@philippburnett6045]

Not period. He’s one of the three greatest ones. Bale, him, and Pattinson

[@olegyefremov2583]

@@philippburnett6045 I would take Affleck over Pattinson any day of the week.

[@philippburnett6045]

@@olegyefremov2583 then you’re in very few minority as Pattinson done an amazing job

[@Chstyle69]

@@philippburnett6045 “Ha Ha Ha… And I thought my jokes were bad.” - The Joker Pattinson?

[@NotDuncan]

I love goofy Adam West Batman because it fit the time period and was goofy.

[@A_random_NPC]

Imagine walking in to class and you set down and see Michael freaking Keaton sitting next to you

[@whiskeyopsonps4497]

I would be shaking insanely and would almost have a heart attack. Yeah, there would be no way I would pass that class. I love Michael Keaton my childhood hero.

[@michaelkeaton5394]

@@darvaren09 and I'll be like yes I am...

[@SPIDEREMMAN]

@@michaelkeaton5394 you're *BATMAN*

[@yoitsvic1126]

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

[@kgunitkeese17]

I’d probably fan girl faint

[@samus1225]

Keaton for old man Bruce in Batman Beyond confirmed!

[@Charlezard.]

Idk about Batman Beyond, but he is confirmed, or at least rumored for Old Bruce/Batman in The Flash (2021).😁

[@krisanderson7570]

Awesome!!!!

[@treefiddytwoo]

Charlezard “confirmed or rumored” 🙄🙄🙄

[@Charlezard.]

@@treefiddytwoo a lot of articles say he's going to be in it, but IMDb still just says "rumored."

[@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305]

Nothing about a Batman beyond film has been confirmed..... Yet

[@nunabisness7191]

I thought he was gonna say “get nuts”.

[@greyknightjusticar8412]

Or "it's showtime"

[@chubbyfug4601]

Or “Ka-chigga”

[@superiorgaming8086]

Imagine he snapped and be like "lights out you wanna get nuts cmon let's get nuts"

[@rischroeder]

lol literally made me laugh when I read this.

[@officialmattmedia]

Or "deeezz nuuts"

[@ThaDentMan]

He played the role the best!

[@davidmatthews1710]

He’ll yeah!!!!!!!!

[@itzheraldo]

Bale sounded like he was on drugs, Keaton was the PERFECT BATMAN!

[@NexTGeNEXpeRT]

@@itzheraldo nah Bale sounded like he was doing an impression of Clint Eastwood in grand Torino great movie but bales batman voice was beyond annoying to me always hated that about his portrayal i would argue Batfleck is way better!!

[@misterjohnny652]

The greatest Batman ever. Thank you Michael Keaton!

[@123ucr]

He and Kevin Conroy were my two favorite Batman actors. Kevin Conroy had the best voice but Michael Keaton was the best live action Batman. Plus, their Batmans (the costume and stories) are the closest in terms of matching the Batman comics.

[@MAP2023]

Keaton literally created modern Batman every actor imitates his voice.

[@akiraakai]

He did more than that, he created the entire modern Superhero movie.

[@MAP2023]

@@akiraakai That would be Burton.

[@kyalifnoronha2443]

​@@akiraakaithat wud be Christopher Reeve

[@6-dpegasus425]

​@@kyalifnoronha2443not the modern one what

[@radupopescu2370]

The entire audience was waiting for him to say it! Yes Mr Keaton, you are!!!

[@Myfavoritecuties]

“Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moon light?”

[@Rhythmicons]

Never rub another man's rhubarb.

[@Danno_88]

"you wouldn't hit a guy with glasses, huh, would ya?" 🤓

[@Myfavoritecuties]

Danno GNR88 🤜💥 😎

[@JP-se5kf]

That's what jack Nicholson would say when he's doing this.

[@deadpoolxforce7913]

What?

[@jakegomez2842]

His speech to this day leaves me in tears so touching, so inspirational

[@patrickbateman3944]

He's returning as Batman along with Affleck in 2022's Flash movie! Hypeee

[@marioc817]

What??

[@ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣΛΑΧΑΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ]

@@marioc817 Yeah. The flash movie in 2022 will explore multiple different universes in the multiverse. One is Burton's universe that will reportedly lead to a Batman beyond movie. Ray fisher and Ben Affleck will also reprise their roles

[@marioc817]

That's Awesome

[@rainbow8569]

Hasnt affleck left the role?

[@ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣΛΑΧΑΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ]

@@rainbow8569 Yeah. He left because of his alcohol issues caused by his divorce. But now he's clean and he has a new wife. So he came back.

[@1983jblack]

He still is to me. I loved the Nolan movies, but Keaton is still my favorite Batman

[@123ucr]

I also liked Kevin Conroy voicing Batman. Michael Keaton is the best live action Batman while Kevin Conroy has the best Batman voice. Nolan Batman films were the most epic and dark.

[@jacobdehaan4114]

Best two words he could possibly say!!!

[@RetroRuss]

You can tell he genuinely enjoys saying it, every time he says it. Some actors get sick of being known for a particular role, but Michael Keaton has always embraced it.

[@slisyd]

His coming back at Batman in flashpoint!!! FRAK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yuothineyesasian]

Two words that changed my life for certain.

[@18kehawkin]

Keaton is one the best actors and I’ll never get tired of his Batman.

[@rocketraccoon77]

Clooney could say "I'm Batman with nipples"

[@VanGlorious-lo5iz]

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@donice4835]

Only batman that can head wobble with that neck brace for a hood.

[@ryancabili928]

he can play "batman who laughs"

[@PauloHowlett]

Hahaha

[@sunsetman22]

@@ryancabili928 wait this is actually a very cool idea

[@SQUAD012]

I'd give a standing ovation for that 👏

[@jonathonmohammed1671]

Michael Keaton is Batman! No matter how many Batman films are made. He nailed it.

[@viditjain2653]

The amount of Batman we're getting 2021 onwards is just crazy!

[@hmireles85]

This is awesome, Michael keaton was the Batman of my childhood

[@diluted8]

The kid inside of me just popped

[@MarilynMonday]

As in... exploded?

[@eugenemahalingam9430]

I squealed 🤭

[@davidmatthews1710]

1989 Batman will always be my favorite

[@skepptickle1522]

Imagine if Nolan decides on another batman movie and Keaton is the old man Bruce

[@zanfear]

Nolan wouldn’t. WB on the other hand...

[@Nameless0061]

Nah. Enough of realistic Batman. I wish to see that ninja genius detective freak at least for once before I die.

[@baldur6453]

We gonna see him back as batman in 2022 in the movie flash

[@bbbmarko1]

@@Nameless0061 Just what i want to say, Nolan can please stay away from Batman as far as possible imho.

[@framescantalk6243]

@@Nameless0061 why can't he be a ninja, genius, detective and realistic? 🤔 It is plausible, right? See the Daredevil series... It would be awesome if the new batman movie is like that.

[@jackwalker2232]

This guy was The Batman I was introduced to early on I remember being very very young watching him in Batman and I just can't wait to see him back

[@nickaustin3664]

I love this bit. Thanks for returning again Michael, your still and will always be my favourite Batman.

[@whiskeyopsonps4497]

I love you Michael Keaton. You are my childhood hero. ❤️🏆👍🏼

[@howardpower]

Batman will always be remembered and associated with Michael Keaton. Legendary.

[@DummyYEEEAAHHHHH]

If he had just said those two words it still would've been the best commencement speech ever.

[@kamilovskyrocker4665]

I Love Michael Keaton, Batman, Beetlejuice, Birdman...he is a great actor !!!

[@graemel3069]

Indeed! A very fit Batman who has aged like a fine wine! Cheers!

[@Eminem200183]

The launch of the Batman movie franchise

[@kumar1400]

the question is not when? It's how many

[@marcoperez6952]

Keaton's Batman costume was the best of them all.

[@gykoko]

This dude is an absolute legend.

[@TheWestlifebigfan]

Who else came here from the Flash panel of DC FanDome where they confirmed that Keaton will be back (along with Ben Affleck) to play Batman in the Flash movie

[@martysmith934]

He's MY Batman, for sure. Underrated actor and legend!

[@mrnash2514]

Goosebumps 😭🙏

[@amiegee3134]

I live 10 minutes from Kent, didn't know he was from here, he's a great actor, have enjoyed all of his movies.

[@yaoyangtan]

He’s Batman Again 🎉

[@josephshanklin9578]

Michael Keaton still and always will be the best Batman.

[@Pbmarron]

As a life-long fan of Batman 89 and a graduate of Kent State, this is awesome.

[@ShawnaGraham50]

My favorite Batman

[@bugzest91]

Imagine if the two words are: "I'm Birdman"

[@jacklee6582]

I’m vulture

[@davidpolston4172]

I got a little teary eyed from that

[@superherobandaa3496]

And now he actually Back....

[@jamesauber8622]

Yes Michael. Keaton you are Batman the best one to

[@thedoomslayer108_YT]

Now he returns in The Flash and said his iconic two words, "I'm Batman".

[@gori272]

some insiders say even when he was at the set of Spider-man Homecoming, he kept reciting his lines from his Batman performance

[@philsavage7153]

And indeed he is and is back

[@liamn.7664]

Thats without an doubt one of the most legendary speeches I’ve ever heard

[@TralfazConstruction]

If you're of a certain age and, most importantly, remember 1989 as the Summer of Batman then this will never get old. Just those two words spoken by the one Batman that matters.

[@TT-pv2vm]

Thank you Bruce W

[@DM-hq9gs]

I guarantee that stage may had many wonderful speeches from teachers & students but that stage never had a crowd cheer that loud before

[@paulmccluskey6862]

Absolutely!

[@donbosco30]

i got goosebumps wen he just changed his voice to batman 😲

[@brendancrowley3859]

I would be fainting on the floor if I witnessed him saying "I'm Batman" at my graduation ceremony

[@JnEricsonx]

NYCC a few years back, got it on video, Kevin Conroy doing the I AM BATMAN bit. Oh the audience cheered.

[@brendancrowley3859]

@@JnEricsonx I bet the the audience cheered with excitement on that

[@JnEricsonx]

@@brendancrowley3859 Oh yeah. Happy I've met the man.

[@rosewithhope]

Love iT!!! He was always my favorite Batman of all the Batman's. Michael just had the right brassy voice for the part. Second fav Christian Bail.

[@andrewmadderra]

He's Right🔥🔥...He is Batman...especially since he's coming back in the Upcoming Flash⚡ Movie!!! Can't Wait😲👀

[@arindamkalita2430]

Love that man... Gem

[@michaelplurad8670]

This aged incredibly well…

[@TheMichaelCardoza]

Thank you Mr. Keaton. We love you!

[@rampagingelephant7353]

"Yeah... I'm Batman."

[@naughtydog1617]

The best one I've ever heard so far. He sounded JUST LIKE he did in 1989!

[@BojanMadzarov]

Yes. Yes you are.

[@samwisegamgee233]

He will always be Batman to me the best by far ❤

[@mattrowe9038]

I've probably watched this over a dozen times.

[@badandbookiee9081]

Hands down, best Batman EVER!! 🙌🏻

[@kuelbreeze3940]

You can't do Kevin like that.

[@annoying_HK_guy]

​@@kuelbreeze3940 Same But why not both? Without Keaton we wouldn't have Kevin BTAS

[@Darkdodge]

My favourite actor.

[@joshd007]

Michael Keaton is the man.

[@gabrielbryntesson7071]

Yes, you are allways Batman... No one can take that away from you!greetings from sweden ❤ love you keaton!

[@xinodent]

Volverá el mejor batman de todos los tiempos

[@marchelleweems8731]

Priceless!

[@jamesgoines7663]

Best Batman of the movie franchise.

[@polandknight2012]

I’m almost brought to tears EVERY time I watch this.. 😱😱

[@ReinEngel]

Yes, yes you are, Michael.

[@logantrimble006]

I was there that day with my family when he said it. It was my brother's graduation. Best commencement speech I've ever heard. All hail Michael Keaton!

[@huggy1]

He sure is. No doubt ❤️

[@joserios1068]

Badass!!

[@christinamonroe3680]

How could anyone thumbs down this?

[@annoying_HK_guy]

People who being super serious, and can't allow a small joke in happy moments

[@medellindavid]

and he's back!!

[@MisterTokolo]

He knew his line for The Flash movie

[@Playitstraight44]

Thats pure AWESOMENESS

[@iqbalnurfauzi600]

And we can see him say that historical 2 words in flashpoint movie this year

[@vincejackson-gm7xe]

Best 2 words ever spoken 👏 🙌 👌 🙏 ❤️ 💯 👏

[@jasperion8655]

Best thing to ever happen in Ohio

[@sonnybedez7040]

That entire place went crazy

[@ginaoktaviani1829]

who's here after watching the flash trailer?

[@1873cb]

He is. And always will be.

[@theautumnalcyclist7629]

Because....he is Batman

[@pigmeo8653]

Batman in ohio

[@enjnman]

He sounds effin amazing I need Michael Keaton Batman back

[@smars1161]

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