Summary
Some fans want Robert Pattinson’sBatmanto be featured in the DC Universe (DCU). James Gunn responded to a question about the matter on social media.
Gunn and Peter Safran rebooted the DCEU (DC Extended Universe). They are expected to cast younger actors for their most popular superhero characters. They have already cast David Corenswet as the new Superman, replacingHenry Cavill. Fans are looking forward to who will be the nextBatmanandWonder Woman. Gunn previously said that Pattinson is “very unlikely” to be DCU’s Batman. He didn’t rule out the possibility of him appearing in the DCU, but he clearly hinted that they would cast another actor for the role. However, despite his statement, some fans are adamant about having Pattinson as DCU’s Batman.
One fan shared an article fromDexertowith the headline “Robert Pattinsonshould be the DCU' ’s Batman and this is why” on Threads. The online user tagged Gunn and asked him to read it because the “Internet is buzzing with this topic!” He added, “All of us DC fans want this (And I think you too).” Gunn gave a brief but straightforward response, writing, “‘All’ would seem to be pushing it.” It turned out that Gunn is obviously in the right here, as not everyone loves the idea of Pattinson’sBatmanin the DCU. Another online user commented on the thread and said they were also a DC fan, but they didn’t want the idea of Pattinson being DCU’s new Dark Knight after watchingCreature Commandos. The fan said, “Battinson would f**king die within a week in the DCU,” considering Clayface and Dr. Phosphorus' performances.
James Gunn Seems Adamant To Not Have Robert Pattinson’s Batman In The Mainline DCU
With Gunn planning to cast another actor as DCU’s Batman, there is a chance that there will betwo differentBatmenat once. This will be confusing to some fans and could be trouble for Gunn. Alas, this is likely to happen, especially because the sequel to Pattinson’sBatmanmovie is taking so long to come to fruition.The Batman Part IIwas initially set for release on Jun 18, 2025. However, Warner Bros. decided to delay it to June 13, 2025, and eventually pushed it back again to May 29, 2025. Gunn said the five-year gap was “fairly common in sequels.” He noted that other movies take longer for sequels to be developed, like 13 years betweenAvatarsand 36 years betweenTop Guns.
Fans requesting Pattinson to be DCU’sBatmanis a strong indication that they loved his performance inThe Batman. They loved the gritty, grounded, and emotionally rich version of the character, in contrast to the fantastical interpretations in the previous movies. Its visual and tonal consistency felt authentic, and many want to bring that into the broader DCU. Having Pattinson as DCU’s Batman could also help avoid confusion, as this suggests there will only be one face to represent The Dark Knight. However, Gunn has already said that Pattinson’s Batman exists in a DC Elseworlds timeline and is separate from the core DCU. Also,Matt Reevesand Pattinson are committed to standalone storytelling, which might not mesh with a shared cinematic universe. It might not be easy to align Reeves and Pattinson’sBatmanwith Gunn’s plan for DCU, but the request only shows fans' intense yearning for character-driven storytelling. Hopefully, Gunn will consider this for theirBatmanprojects in the future.
