The DC Universe will ultimately function Batman as DC Studios is creating The Courageous and The Daring film. A brand new reimagination of DC’s Darkish Knight is within the works, which is able to be part of David Corenswet’s Superman and future heroes on the massive display screen in James Gunn’s superhero reboot.
Previous to the DCU reboot, Warner Bros. had already launched The Batman universe, from filmmaker Matt Reeves, specializing in a youthful tackle the hero, portrayed by Robert Pattinson. However as soon as Gunn and Peter Safran’s new franchise was introduced, many have voiced their opinions about eager to see his Bruce Wayne in the primary continuity.
Gunn, who stays engaged with the viewers by way of his social media platforms, has tackled the query quite a few occasions about Pattinson probably becoming a member of his universe. A consumer requested the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy director how he feels about those that are keen about seeing the 2 worlds merge, as he responded with the next:
Gunn responded with, “I’ve no downside with individuals expressing what they need on each facet of this very (not) necessary difficulty and do not perceive the anger individuals are displaying to one another about it.” The Superman and Man of Tomorrow director beforehand said to the Joyful, Unhappy, Confused podcast on December 5, 2024, that “I’ve contemplated it,” earlier than ultimately selecting preserving Reeves’ property as Elseworlds.
Reeves not too long ago mentioned in an interview with the Joyful, Unhappy, Confused podcast on September 17, 2025, that “We have not talked about something like that,” whereas including that “In fact, it might be plenty of enjoyable” if the merging idea ever got here to fruition. The Batman Half II is slated to start principal images in spring 2026.
In a January 7, 2025, interview on Radio TU, Andy Muschetti, who has been hooked up because the director for the movie since June 15, 2023, reacted to the merging wishes. The Flash filmmaker mentioned, “As everybody is aware of, the Batman featured in The Courageous and the Daring will belong to the brand new DC universe. It’s fairly apparent that Matt Reeves’ Batman will not be a part of this new universe.”
An actor hasn’t been solid but, however a number of DCU properties have already foreshadowed their tackle Batman, together with cameos in Creature Commandos, visualizing there being a distinction from Pattinson. The Courageous and The Daring film will concentrate on a model of the Caped Crusader who has been working for years.
In accordance with Gunn in a Threads response on September 27, 2025, the discharge date will not be someplace in 2030 or 2031, suggesting the movie will come out within the coming years. Whereas a author is engaged on The Courageous and The Daring script, a screenplay has but to be finalized.