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James Gunn initially had plans to include Robert Pattinson’s Batman in the DCU. According to Gunn, it was director Matt Reeves’ choice to keep his film separate from the main DC universe. Reeves’The Batmanuniverse was then made a part of the Elseworlds franchise. The director looks to expand this universe with a sequel and several spinoff projects.
DCU announced its Batman movie,The Brave and the Bold, as part of its first chapter,Gods and Monsters.The Flashdirector Andy Muschietti is attached to helm the film, but James Gunn has yet to finalize his Batman actor.
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James Gunn Reveals Matt Reeves’ Choice To KeepThe BatmanOut Of DCU
Many fans have wondered whyJames Gunndidn’t includeRobert Pattinson’s successful portrayal of Batman in the DCU. One Threads user asked the question directly toThe Suicide Squaddirector, framing it as whyMatt Reeves’The Batmanisn’t“allowed”to exist within the DCU. In his response, Gunn made it clear that it isn’t as if he did not allowThe Batmanin the DCU; rather, it was Reeves’ choice to keep it separate.
Gunn also added that they respected Reeves’ decision and set the film in the Elseworlds franchise. Another fan had a follow-up question aboutThe Batman Part II, to which thePeacemakercreator responded that he had heard a pitch from Reeves, but a script was not ready yet.
Following the success ofThe Batman, Reeves had bigger plans for the world of the caped crusader. While Pattinson will return for the sequel, another actor is also set to return for a TV spin-off.Colin Farrell, who played Penguin in the film, impressed many with his unrecognizable look and performance. He will reprise the role for the Max seriesPenguinnext year.
It is also reported that Reeves is planning for two more series inThe Batmanuniverse. One will focus on the infamous Arkham Asylum, while the other will be about the Gotham City Police Department.
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Matt Reeves’The BatmanWas Almost Part Of DCEU
The Batmanwas initially intended to be a part of the DCEU, withBen Affleckinitially attached as the director, producer, co-writer, and lead star. The film had connections to the earlier universe, however, Affleck eventually dropped out of the project. When Matt Reeves took over, he decided to make it a standalone movie and removed the DCEU connections.
The Batmanexplores the story of a young Bruce Wayne in the early stages of his crime-fighting journey. The main antagonist in this film is The Riddler, portrayed byPaul Dano. There are reports suggesting that Hush and Clayface are the top villain choices for the sequel. The sequel will also reportedly feature Dick Grayson, aka Robin.
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The Batmanis now available for streaming on Max.The Batman Part IIis scheduled to be released on August 18, 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.
