James Gunn shares an update on whether Robert Pattinson’s Batman will be integrated into theDC Universe. As DC Studios works ona new movie for Batmanset in Gunn’s DCU timeline, Matt Reeves’The Batmanuniverse is also ongoing and set under the separate Elseworlds banner. Pattinson will reprise the role inThe Batman 2, which will begin filming at the end of 2025.
However, some DC audience members have made it clear thatthey want to see Pattinson’s take on The Dark Knight join the DCUrather than exist outside of it. While Gunn has commented oncasting Batman for the DCUwith a separate actor, many are still holding out hope for Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne to join DC Studios' main continuity.
In a new interview withEntertainment Tonight, Gunn was asked if there had been any consideration toward bringing Pattinson’s Batman into the DCU alongside David Corenswet’s Superman. However, Gunn made it clear that that is not the direction they are going for the DCU’s Batman, as he shared the following:
I’ve said it before, we’ve talked about it before, so it’s not what’s happening right now. Everything’s in flux, so we’ll figure out what we’re doing next.
What James Gunn’s Robert Pattinson Batman Comments Mean
The DCU Will Have Its Own Batman
As understandable as it is that fans want to see Pattinson’s Batman cross paths with the DCU heroes,Gunn and DC Studios are actively working onThe Brave and The Bold, which will depict the Caped Crusader when he is further along in his journey as a crime-fighter. Sincethe DCU will have a Bat-Family, Pattinson’s Batman wouldn’t fit at all for this vision.
Since Pattinson’s Batman is still relatively young and early into his crusade,it would also be a huge disservice to have the DCU bring him in only to do a forced time-jumpwhere he would be able ot work in this context. As Gunn made clear in his latest comments, things are still in development for the DCU’s Batman, thus keeping Pattinson out of this franchise.
Our Take On James Gunn’s Robert Pattinson Batman Comments
Pattinson’s Batman Wouldn’t Fit Into The DCU
After hearing Gunn address the DCU’s Batman situation once again, this will ideally be the last time he has to comment on it,especially sinceThe Batman 2is already moving forward later this fall. Given the premise ofTheBrave and The Bold, fans are going to have the best of both worlds.
While Pattinson’s younger Batman gets to continue growing into the DC legend,the DCU will get to explore a more established take on the hero at the same time. Hopefully, asThe Brave and The Boldscript continues to be worked on, moreDCUupdates will emerge about the new Batman and his future in Gunn’s franchise.
Source:Entertainment Tonight
DC Universe
The DC Universe is one of the biggest comic book franchises and often competes with Marvel. DC Comics started as National Allied Publications, founded by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson in 1935. Since then, the franchise has exploded with thousands of comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. 2013 marked the beginning of the most recent iteration of the superheroes, with Zack Snyder introducing Henry Cavill as Superman. After several movies with mixed reviews, DC underwent a soft reboot under the helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran.
The Brave and the Bold
The Brave and the Bold will introduce audiences to a new Batman in the DC Universe, focusing on the unique dynamic between the Dark Knight and his son, Damian Wayne, who takes on the mantle of Robin. This film marks yet another reboot for the iconic vigilante superhero.
The Batman Part II
Cast
The Batman Part II is the sequel to Matt Reeve’s The Batman, released in 2022, and will continue where the original film left off. The film shares a universe with the HBO Max original Penguin series and sees the return of the Riddler and a different incarnation of the Joker.
