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Robert Pattinson delivered a surprisingly exceptional performance in his role as Bruce Wayne / Batman inThe Batman. He even managed to impress James Gunn, who was open to including Pattinson’s version of the caped crusader in the DCU. However, director Matt Reeves chose to keep his film separate from the main DC universe, shattering Gunn’s hopes to team Pattinson up with David Corenswet’s Superman.
Gunn will kick off the DCU with his filmSuperman: Legacy, scheduled for release on August 25, 2025. The Batman movie in the DCU,The Brave and the Bold, is set to be directed by Andy Muschietti. However, Gunn has yet to find his Batman actor, who will join forces with Corenswet to battle villains.
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James Gunn’s Plans To Unite Robert Pattinson And David Corenswet Was Foiled
James Gunnrecently revealed to his thread followers that it wasMatt Reeves‘s decision to keepThe Batmanout of the DCU. The DC chief was asked whether he didn’t allowRobert Pattinson’s $771 million-grossing hit to be a part of his universe. TheGuardians of the Galaxydirector responded that he was just respecting Reeves’ decision.
It appears that Gunn was interested in bringing the fan-favorite Batman portrayal into the DCU instead of going for a new Batman. However, Reeves’ decision foiled his plans, forcing him to look for a new actor forThe Brave and the Bold. The 37-year-old Pattinson could have easily become the contemporary Batman for the 30-year-oldDavid Corenswet.
Reeves received immense appreciation for his direction inThe Batman. Interestingly, the film was intended to be part of the DCEU, withBen Affleckset to direct and star in the film. However, Affleck had reservations about certain elements of the project and dropped out. When Reeves took over, he removed the DCEU connections in the story and fleshed out his own standalone movie.
His decision proved worthy as fans and critics hailed his exploration of characters in the film, especially Batman and Catwoman. Integrating his movie with the new DCU will also heavily restrict his creative control. With his movie established in the Elseworlds franchise, theLet Me Indirector plans to further explore the Batman universe with sequel and spin-off projects.
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What’s Next In Robert Pattinson’s Batman Universe?
Matt Reeves is working on developing the sequel toThe Batmanwith Robert Pattinson returning to his role. James Gunn revealed viaThreadsthat he had heard a pitch forThe Batman Part IIbut added that the script for the film was not ready yet.Colin Farrell’s critically acclaimed portrayal inThe Batmanled to him getting a spin-off series,The Penguin.
Alongside Farrell,How I Met Your MotherfameCristin Miliotiwas cast as the antagonist Sofia Falcone. The series is scheduled for a Max release in late 2024. The franchise is also getting two other spin-off series, one based on the Arkham Asylum and the other based on the Gotham City Police Department.
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Robert Pattinson’sBatmansequel will hit theaters on June 05, 2025, while his earlier film is now available for streaming on Max. James Gunn’sSuperman: Legacywill be released on June 13, 2025.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
