Batkid is returning to the streets of San Francisco.
"Batkid Begins," a documentary about San Francisco's daylong transformation into Gotham City in honor of a child with leukemia, had a red carpet premiere Wednesday in San Francisco's Sundance Kabuki Cinemas.
The film opens in the Bay Area on Friday, with a national release slated for July.
The film's star is Miles Scott, 6, now in remission from cancer. In a trailer that includes a cameo from San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, Scott was asked why Batman?
"Because he's my favorite superhero," he answered.
On Nov. 15, 2013, the Make-A-Wish Foundation worked with the city of San Francisco and countless citizens to create a day of Batman-themed adventures for Scott to enjoy. According to USA Today, Batkid's story was followed by 2 billion people on social media.
The film has been promoted with a poster designed by Drew Struzan, the artist behind the iconic posters for the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" movie franchises.
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Scott and his supporters are expected to arrive to the red carpet at 6 p.m. via Lamborghini.