Val Kilmer’s Batman Forever & 5 Other Movies to Remember the Actor

Val Kilmer left for the heavenly abode at the age of 65 on April 1, 2025, leaving all his fans heartbroken. He is widely known for his incredible acting talent, featuring in numerous iconic and successful movies. So, let’s take a look at Val Kilmer’s memorable movies, including Batman Forever.

Here is a list of Kilmer’s top films.

Batman Forever and other great movies to remember Val Kilmer

Below is a list of a few popular movies of actor Val Kilmer, from Batman Forever to Willow.

Batman Forever

Directed by Joel Schumacher, it is an action fantasy superhero film. It is based on the titular superhero created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. Kilmer plays Batman, aka Bruce Wayne, a wealthy businessman and the protector of Gotham, now caught in a dual identity. The film focuses on Batman attempting to stop the super villains Two-Face and The Riddler from reading the minds of the Gotham City residents.

Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick

The first Top Gun movie, released in 1986, showcased Val Kilmer playing the role of LT Tom “Iceman” Kazansky. He is one of the students of Top Gun who became the wingman of Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, after a rivalry. In the 2022 sequel, Kilmer reprised his role of Tom Kazansky, marking his last performance before his demise in 2025.

The Doors

It is a 1991 musical drama based on the life of late singer Jim Morrison, aka the Electric Poet. Kilmer brings the music icon to life who garnered massive fame but passed away at the young age of 27.

Heat

The crime thriller focuses on a professional thief named McCauley, who wishes to have a last heist before his retirement. However, his plans don’t go smoothly due to the presence of a police detective named Hanna. In the film featuring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer essayed the supporting character of Chris Shiherlis.

Tombstone

The 1993 Western action drama focuses on Wyatt struggling with how to deal with the outlaws. In Tombstone, Kilmer plays Doc Holliday, Wyatt’s friend.

Willow

Willow focuses on the titular character’s journey to protect a princess from numerous obstacles. Kilmer plays Madmartigan, a swordsman who lends a helping hand to Willow in his rollercoaster journey.