James Gunn has revealed the full scoop on Robert Pattinson’s Batman joining the DCU in Threads. Pattinson has been begging to be Batman, but Gunn is saying, “Wait, not so soon!”
Gunn’s big “no” moment
So, some fans said, “All DC fans want Pattinson in the DCU!” Gunn responded with a clapback, “All? That’s a bit much.” He’s basically saying, “Cool it, not everyone is on that train.”
And he’s already dropped hints—Pattinson’s Batman isn’t jumping into the DCU . Sorry, fam!
Why is he keeping Pattinson out?
Here’s the deal: Gunn has a huge amount of respect for Matt Reeves, who made The Batman . Reeves wants his dark, moody Batman to stay put, and Gunn likes that too.
Plus, the DCU is soon getting its own Batman—one with a son, Damian Wayne. Pattinson is too young and too edgy for that environment.
Losing Fans—But Gunn’s Quiet
Some fans are upset, shouting, “Pattinson is the best!” While others are hoping for a new Batman.
Gunn is sticking to his guns (haha, get it?). He has The Brave and the Bold cooking, and he’s going to be an all-new Caped Crusader.
Oh, and there’s a terrible rumor that Warner Bros. boss David Zaslav wants to bring Pattinson in, but Gunn says, “No, my plan is solid.”
What’s coming?
Pattinson will reprise his role as Batman in The Batman Part II — the film is set to be released on October 1, 2027. Meanwhile, the DCU has Creature Commandos (out now!) and Gunn’s Superman movie coming next month.
Batman is coming to the DCU soon, but it’s still unclear who’s playing him.
Why this matters
Batman is the coolest hero ever, so everyone’s crazy about who’s under the mask. Gunn is playing smart, but – two Batmans, two worlds, double the fun!
No messy crossover mess. It’s like eating pizza and tacos – you don’t mix them, you just enjoy both.
Fans may cry a little, but trust me, this is going to be a blast!
So, here we go! Gunn is putting Pattinson’s Batman in his own lane, and the DCU is ready for a new face. Who is your dream DCU Batman? Tell us!