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.

Mr. Freeze debuted in the Batman television series in the episode "Instant Freeze", marking the first time the name "Mr. Freeze" was used for the character. Prior to this, he was known as Mr. Zero. The episode aired on this date, solidifying Mr. Freeze's presence in popular culture and leading to the character's renaming in the comic books.