Batman Forever was released on June 16, 1995, and Long Island had a rare, high-profile role in a major superhero production. Portions of the film were shot at the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture in Glen Cove. Webb’s stately, waterfront Herbert Residence Hall—an iconic Beaux-Arts structure overlooking Long Island Sound—was transformed into the lavish mansion of Gotham’s resident billionaire, serving as the exterior of Wayne Manor in the film. Its dramatic façade and sweeping grounds gave director Joel Schumacher the exact blend of grandeur and gothic elegance needed to reimagine Bruce Wayne’s home for this lighter, more stylized chapter of the Batman franchise.
The Long Island shoot placed the Webb Institute briefly at the center of a major studio production starring Val Kilmer as Batman, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, and Jim Carrey—then at the peak of his mid-’90s superstardom—as The Riddler. Cast and crew reportedly spent several days on the Glen Cove campus, with the location providing both cinematic sweep and logistical convenience. The institute’s isolated, waterfront layout allowed Warner Bros. to secure and control the filming environment while still being close to New York City production resources.
Researched by Darren Paltrowitz on November 14, 2025.