James Gunn, who serves as Co-chairman and Co-CEO at DC Studios, has debunked rumors suggesting a major DC villain will feature in “The Batman: Part II.” His statement confirms that these reports are unfounded. Interestingly, Gunn often engages with rumors and speculation on social media, which is quite different from Marvel Studios’ strategy of generally ignoring leaks and unreliable information. Regrettably, this latest confirmation means we won’t get to see one of Batman’s iconic villains making their screen debut in the anticipated sequel.
There’s been continuous rumor that the bandaged villain could show up in the sequel of The Batman, with talks tracing back to 2023. Director Matt Reeves even added fuel to the fire when he expressed interest in adapting Hush on the big screen during an interview. Yet, it appears that this won’t materialize, at least not in The Batman: Part II. A conversation about this topic took place on Threads, where a fan asked Gunn if Damian Wayne might appear in a future Teen Titans film. Gunn swiftly debunked the notion, stating on social media that any information about that movie is either fabricated or speculative. “Nothing is known about the story concept for that movie except by four people,” he said.
A different user recently added to the discussion about the persistent speculation that Hush might show up in “The Batman: Part II”. On this occasion, Gunn clarified his stance by stating: “Everything you’ve been told is purely speculative or fictitious.
In the world of comics, Thomas Elliot, who later became known as Hush, is one of the more recent antagonists to join the Batman series, debuting in 2003. Initially, Thomas and Bruce Wayne were friends, but Thomas plotted to kill Bruce’s parents for their fortune, an attempt that was thwarted by Bruce’s father, saving both sets of lives. This event sparked a lasting fixation on the Wayne family for Thomas. As Hush, he has since devoted his efforts to seeking vengeance against Batman.
Title Sequel “The Batman: Chapter 2” has experienced prolonged development, marked by numerous setbacks and whispers of potential cancellation. Remarkably, the initial installment in the series was both a commercial and critical triumph – an unusual achievement for recent live-action DC films. Interestingly, despite no filming having started yet, director Gunn remains firm that this project is crucial to the DC lineup. Intriguingly, industry sources hint that a script for “The Batman: Chapter 2” has been finalized, implying that production may commence soon.
Information about the storyline for the upcoming movie remains scarce, along with details on potential main antagonists. However, it’s been confirmed that Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell will reprise their roles as Commissioner Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, and The Penguin respectively. The film is scheduled for a U.S. release on October 1, 2027.
Under Gunn’s leadership at DC Studios, he frequently debunks rumors on social media. This year alone, the filmmaker has refuted claims that Matt Reeves left the project and contested a rumor about the 2025 Superman movie having a runtime of 122 minutes.
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