The key centerpieces of the massive Warner Bros. studio lot extension include Batman’s secret cave, Harry Potter’s cupboard beneath the stairs, and the apartment from “Friends.” The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood reopened recently after being closed for more than a year due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Attendees will now have the opportunity to learn about the studio’s nearly 100-year history of television and movies, with a focus on the DC Universe and Harry Potter. The Southern California studio, which now invites families with children ages 5 and older, provided a sneak peek a few days before the tour kicked out in late June.
Officials from Warner Bros said the expansion, which includes a new structure, took five years to complete in Burbank. The studio tour will adhere to all city, state, and federal COVID-19 safety procedures, according to officials.
“One of the most beautiful things about Warner Brothers is their incredible legacy of iconic epic films,” said Patty Jenkins, the director of “Wonder Woman,” who helped revive the tour.
Attendees will be able to walk around an aerial view of the enormous studio lot and take selfies at the replica of the iconic “WB” water tower. The studio’s film and TV animation titles, which date back to 1923, are commemorated on the walls. Photos from famous flicks like “Casablanca” and “Little Caesar” are among the highlights in this section. There is a wall dedicated to the Oscar-winning film “Million Dollar Baby” and Hilary Swank’s boxing gloves. The boots and hat of J.R. Ewing from the television series “Dallas” are also on display. Throughout the show, there are several small sound stages with the words “PLEASE DO NOT SIT” written on them.
Take a look behind the scenes of DC’s superheroes and villains. The subterranean bat cave, where tourists will find the real Batmobile from Tim Burton’s original “Batman,” the Tumbler from “The Dark Knight,” and the Batwing from “Batman v. Superman,” is one of the attractions. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and the Flash all have costumes on exhibit.
Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn and Jared Leto’s Joker outfits from “Suicide Squad” are two more standouts. The display also includes Michael Keaton’s suit from the 1989 film “Batman” and Lynda Carter’s “Wonder Woman” outfit from the legendary 1970s television show, in addition to Christopher Reeve’s “Superman” costume.
Visitors can engage with the shimmering Lasso of Hestia from “Wonder Woman 1984” in an interactive event.Patty Jenkins, the director of the current “Wonder Woman” films, said she loved seeing the costumes worn in her films, as well as the other DC characters represented in the display.