As a devoted cinema enthusiast, for quite some time now, a lingering query has been circling around the DC Universe: What’s the scoop with Batman? With James Gunn unveiling his plans for The Brave and the Bold, a standalone movie featuring Batman and Damian Wayne’s Robin, it’s clear that Batman will be a part of this cinematic universe. But here’s the twist – Robert Pattinson is set to star in multiple installments of The Batman, films that don’t seem to be connected to the DC Universe continuity. The question on everyone’s mind is, can the world handle two separate Batman franchises running concurrently?
This situation has sparked much debate about whether Robert Pattinson’s Batman realm will eventually merge with the fresh DC Universe. The heads of DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran, have consistently stated their intention to introduce a new Bruce Wayne/Batman character in the DC Universe while keeping the work of Matt Reeves distinct. Nevertheless, there is a straightforward method for incorporating “The Batman” into the realm of “Superman” and “Peacemaker”, if that’s the direction DC Studios decides to take.
Just Say Pattinson’s Batman Has Been Here All Along
In the film “Superman,” it’s made clear that David Corenswet’s Superman has only been operating as a superhero for three years, while meta-humans have been around for centuries. There’s no need to delve into complex concepts like multi-dimensional travel to explain why Robert Pattinson’s Batman appears in this franchise. Instead, the story of “The Batman” takes place before Superman started saving people in Metropolis. In fact, the shadowy figure of Batman seen in “Creature Commandos” is none other than Robert Pattinson.
In simpler terms, since Robert Pattinson’s Batman movie was released three years after Superman’s, it fits perfectly that Batman started fighting crime before Superman arrived on the scene, even in real-world timelines. The storyline of Matt Reeves’ Gotham City has always been part of the DC Universe, just not previously visible to us, much like how sorcerers or Spider-Man were already present in their respective universes but weren’t shown until later.
It’s worth noting that The Batman doesn’t rule out the existence of meta-humans or other locations like Metropolis, Coast City, Themyscira, Central City, and Smallville, which are believed to lie beyond Gotham’s boundaries. In fact, its self-contained narrative makes it straightforward to incorporate The Batman into the larger DC Universe.
Given that James Gunn has mentioned that standalone series like Peacemaker season one and Blue Beetle can be easily integrated into the DC Universe, it seems reasonable to assume that the same applies to the storytelling style of The Batman.
Why Not Streamline Things For Live-Action Batman Media?
Merging “The Batman” into the broader DC Universe seems appealing mainly for clarity’s sake, as having two separate live-action Batmans in movies could lead to complexity rather quickly. Combining them would simplify matters and potentially delay any potential oversaturation of Batman content in cinema. Moreover, integrating with the larger DC Universe wouldn’t compromise the self-contained, gritty narratives Matt Reeves aims to create for “The Batman” films and their associated TV shows.
If a solo comic book tale featuring a single superhero is well-received, there’s no questioning why other heroes like The Flash didn’t intervene in the story. Similarly, it should be the same for films. Robert Pattinson’s portrayal of Batman can have his own self-contained adventures without constantly referencing or linking to other DC Universe characters or settings. His Gotham City could stand independently as a unique location in individual movies and TV series. Moreover, with Pattinson approaching the age of 40 by 2026, he might realistically portray Batman as the father of a young Robin (Damian Wayne) in future stories.
If Gunn is planning to develop standalone live-action Batman films featuring material similar to what was proposed for the Brave and the Bold movie, Pattinson could absolutely be part of it. After all, who wouldn’t want an actor as talented as him leading your movies? Although it’s possible that multiple Batmen could appear in different movies, if Gunn and Safran prefer a more organized approach (and they can leverage the fantastic Gotham City universe created by Reeves), there’s definitely a straightforward way to integrate The Batman into Corenswet’s Superman universe without causing any drama.
The Batman is now streaming on HBO Max, and Superman is now playing in theaters.
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2025-08-28 01:40