Robert Pattinson Out as DCU Batman: Confirmed

James Gunn and Peter Safran have officially announced that a new Batman will be introduced in the DCU through the upcoming film, *The Brave and the Bold*. This development rules out Robert Pattinson reprising his role as Batman in the DCU, confirming that Pattinson's portrayal will be exclusive to Matt Reeves' *The Batman Epic Crime Saga*.

During a DC Studios presentation, Gunn and Safran clarified that Pattinson's Batman will not crossover into the DCU. "It's certainly not the plan," Gunn stated, emphasizing the need to introduce a fresh Batman for the DCU. Safran echoed this sentiment, highlighting the necessity of a new Batman for *The Brave and the Bold*.

Earlier speculation about Pattinson potentially playing Batman across the DCU was fueled by comments from Matt Reeves, who had left the door open for such a possibility. However, Reeves also stressed his focus on *The Batman Epic Crime Saga*, particularly *The Batman Part 2*, which has been delayed to October 1, 2027. This delay means a five-year gap between the original film and its sequel.

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Reeves expressed his commitment to his vision for *The Batman Part 2*, noting that Gunn and Safran have been supportive of his project. Safran praised Reeves' work on the sequel, stating that the script, though not yet complete, is showing promising signs.

Meanwhile, *The Brave and the Bold* is in active development, with Gunn and Safran working closely on the script. There is uncertainty about whether Andy Muschietti, who directed *The Flash*, will helm this project. Safran mentioned that they will present the script to Muschietti once it's ready and assess if it's a good fit for him. More details about *The Brave and the Bold* are expected to be announced soon.

Regarding the release window for *The Brave and the Bold*, Safran was cryptic, only confirming that a Batman movie is slated for October 2027, without specifying which one.

Fans got a glimpse of the DCU's Batman in Episode 6 of *Creature Commandos*, where he was seen on a rooftop overlooking crime boss Doctor Phosphorus. This brief appearance was intentionally generic, as Gunn requested a more silhouetted look to avoid revealing too much about his Batman. This cameo confirmed that Batman already exists and is well-known within the DCU, negating the need for an origin story.

Gunn also hinted at future collaborations between Batman and Superman within the DCU, expressing his deep affection for the character and his excitement about the upcoming projects featuring both iconic superheroes.