The screen-used Hero Batmobile from 1992’s Batman Returns will go to auction on Monday, November 23, in Los Angeles and online. Julien’s Auctions estimates the Tim Burton-era movie car could sell for between $5 million and $7 million, potentially setting a new auction record for a film car.

The sale is being presented by Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies. The Batmobile is screen-matched to most of the film’s driving sequences, identifying it as the primary on-camera Hero car rather than a backup vehicle.

A custom Batmobile with Chevy roots

Despite its fantastical appearance, the 19-foot, 8-inch Batmobile is built around familiar American hardware. Its frame combines two Chevrolet Impala chassis spliced together, providing the foundation for the long, low custom body.

The fiberglass exterior carries the Art Deco-influenced design created for Burton’s darker interpretation of Batman. A turbine-style nose intake, oversized rear fins and a one-piece front end give the car its distinctive weapon-like profile.

Power comes from a Chevrolet V8 connected to a three-speed automatic transmission. The auction house says the car retains its original glossy black finish, preserving the appearance it had during production and its subsequent public appearances.

Film history and documented ownership

After filming, the Batmobile appeared at the movie’s premiere and wrap party. It was later stored and displayed at the Marconi Automotive Museum, adding a public exhibition history to its screen provenance.

The car helped establish the visual identity of Burton’s two Batman films and remains one of the most recognizable custom vehicles in movie history. Its screen-matched status and connection to Batman Returns are central to the auction’s estimated value.

Could it set a movie-car auction record?

A final price between $5 million and $7 million would exceed the current benchmark cited for a movie car: the $4.2 million paid for the Batmobile from the 1960s television series. Other notable results include $3.74 million for the 1968 Ford Mustang GT from Bullitt and $2.4 million for James Bond’s 1965 Aston Martin DB5.

Julien’s Auctions describes the 1992 Batmobile as one of the most historically significant examples ever offered. The projected result reflects not just its unusual construction, but also its direct connection to a major film franchise and its role in defining Batman’s on-screen return during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Auction details and collector appeal

The Batmobile will be offered in Los Angeles and online on November 23. The same event will include Batman costumes, props, production materials and other Hollywood memorabilia tied to the character’s screen history.

Because of its size, custom construction and historic finish, the car is likely to appeal primarily to museums, institutions and major private collections. Transport, climate-controlled storage and specialized conservation will be important considerations for whoever wins the bidding.