Release date of the film 'Batman & Robin' directed by Joel Schumacher. In this film Mr. Freeze is portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film received generally negative reviews. Arnold Schwarzenegger's portrayal of Mr. Freeze, while memorable, was criticized for its reliance on puns and lack of emotional depth.

The episode "Heart of Ice" of Batman: The Animated Series aired on this date. Written by Paul Dini and directed by Bruce Timm, it completely overhauled Mr. Freeze's origin, presenting him as Victor Fries, a scientist driven to crime by his desire to cure his terminally ill wife, Nora. This portrayal was critically acclaimed and redefined the character, influencing his depiction in subsequent adaptations.