In the DC Universe, the latest developments concerning Batman are unveiled.
DC Studios is keeping the Batman buzz alive, but everyone's eyes are on Robert Pattinson's potential transition from the Reeves universe to James Gunn's DC Universe. However, it seems like that may not be happening anytime soon.
Behind the scenes, DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran have their plans set. As revealed during their chat with io9, they're eagerly awaiting Matt Reeves' script for "The Batman Part II," which, as of now, is slotted for an October 2027 release. But what about "The Brave and the Bold" and Pattinson's role in it?
Gunn and Safran were open about their admiration for Pattinson's Batman but clarified that DC Universe needs its own Batman. While they didn't dismiss the possibility of Pattinson's inclusion in "The Brave and the Bold," their words suggest otherwise. "It’s certainly not the plan," Gunn confessed, with Safran echoing his sentiment, stating, "But we got to introduce a Batman into the DCU. It’s imperative."
So, what does this mean for Andy Muschietti, who has been attached to "The Brave and the Bold" for a while now? Gunn and Safran maintained that Muschietti is still in the picture, but only if he's interested. "We’re developing this script right now and we’re going to show Andy what we have when it’s in a place where we think it’s ready to go and see if it’s a fit," Safran revealed.
It's clear that DC Studios has big plans for the DC Universe, with one of their key additions being Clayface, which is set to debut in September 2026. Gunn and Safran pointed out that Clayface's origins fit better in the DCU, rather than being part of Reeves' grounded universe.
In conclusion, while "The Batman Part II" is still on track for an October 2027 release, it isn't tied to the DC Universe. "The Brave and the Bold," on the other hand, is still in the works and will likely feature its own Batman, making a Pattinson appearance less likely. Muschietti's role in the project is yet to be confirmed, with the project in active development.
Now, let's switch gears and find out when to expect the latest news from the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes, or perhaps what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV. And who could forget the future of Doctor Who? Stay tuned for more updates!
Enrichment Data:- Robert Pattinson's Batman in James Gunn's DC Universe:As confirmed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, Robert Pattinson's Batman from "The Batman" will not be joining James Gunn's DC Universe in "The Brave and the Bold."- Andy Muschietti Directing "The Brave and the Bold":Andy Muschietti's directing status for "The Brave and the Bold" remains unclear. Gunn and Safran acknowledged that Muschietti is still involved, but specific details about his involvement have not been updated in recent reports.- Featuring Robert Pattinson:Given the current status of DC Studios' plans, it's unlikely that Robert Pattinson will feature in "The Brave and the Bold" as part of the DCU. His Batman is linked to a separate Elseworlds canon established by Matt Reeves.
- Despite the excitement surrounding Robert Pattinson's Batman, DC Studios may introduce a new Batman character in the DC Universe, as James Gunn and Peter Safran suggested during their talk with io9.
- Regarding the future of "The Brave and the Bold," Gunn and Safran mentioned that they're developing the script and would show it to Andy Muschietti to see if it's a good fit for his interests.
- In an interesting twist, James Gunn and Peter Safran revealed that Clayface's origins align better with the DC Universe, rather than being a part of Matt Reeves' grounded universe featuring Robert Pattinson's Batman.
- As we look forward to the future of blockbuster franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek, it appears that Robert Pattinson's Batman may not be making an appearance in the DC Universe's "The Brave and the Bold."
