The film "Batman Forever" was filmed in Los Angeles, Jersey City, and New York, USA.

Filming Locations:

Hotel "Ritz Gotham"

In the Movie

Scene where The lobby of the Pantages Theatre is used as the Ritz Gotham hotel.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Pantages Theatre is a movie palace and vaudeville stage in Art Deco style, opened in 1930 by architect B. Marcus Priteca for the Pantages Theatre Circuit. For a decade starting in 1949, the theatre hosted the Academy Awards ceremonies while owned by Howard Hughes. Regular film screenings ceased in 1977, and since then it has hosted live theatrical performances. In 2000, a major restoration was carried out, returning the theatre to its original glory.

Casino "Gotham Excelsior"

In the Movie

Scene where The casino interiors were filmed in the theatre's foyer.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at This 2,000-seat hall was built in 1931 as an ornate movie palace. It was designed by S. Charles Lee and Samuel Tilden Norton in the French Baroque style with a grand central staircase in the lobby surrounded by lavish decorations. The theatre opened with the premiere of Charlie Chaplin's film "City Lights" in January 1931. The theatre closed to the public in 1994 but is still used for special events and filming.

RMS "Queen Mary"

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at RMS Queen Mary is a British ocean liner that first set sail in 1936 as the flagship of the Cunard-White Star Line. The ship operated on the Southampton-New York route and held the speed record on this route until 1952. In 1967, the Queen Mary was decommissioned due to the development of jet travel and was moved to Long Beach, where it has been permanently moored ever since. Currently, the ship houses a hotel, several restaurants, and a museum, and is listed as a historic site.

Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House (Bowling Green, Manhattan)

In the Movie

Scene where The building is presented as the "Ritz Gotham," relying on its imposing architecture and elite center to convey wealth, power, and public status. The recognizable stonework and grand entrance create a plausible prestigious Gotham location.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House at Bowling Green, a landmark Beaux-Arts building with a grand facade, monumental details, and a prominent location at Battery Place. The historic exterior and formal entrance are perfect for a luxurious Gotham hotel.

Intersection of Chambers Street and Centre Street (Manhattan)

In the Movie

Scene where The bustling Manhattan intersection is used as the exterior of Gotham; the familiar downtown scale and traffic emphasize the comic-book style of the city. The atmosphere of the administrative district is chosen for scenes with an official backdrop rather than a residential neighborhood.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the intersection of Chambers St and Centre St in Lower Manhattan, an area with large government buildings, courts, and heavy pedestrian traffic on weekdays. Wide avenues, municipal architecture, and constant movement from the subway and offices define the streetscape.