Robert Pattinson Batman Joining DCU Rumor Clarified by Andy Muschietti

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Summary

  • The Batman 2’s release got delayed, raising rumors of Pattinson joining the DCU.
  • Director Muschietti clarified Brave and Bold’s status and Batman’s universe separation.
  • DC is strategizing to prevent overlap between two Batman films.

Speculation arose about whether Robert Pattinson‘s portrayal of Batman in “Batman 2” would be incorporated into James Gunn’s DC Universe, following delays in its release date. However, director Andy Muschietti, appointed to helm the DCU Batman film titled “The Brave and Bold”, has shed light on the situation behind the scenes.

Following the second delay in the release date of “The Batman 2“, there’s been a wave of online speculation that the prolonged script work by writer/director Matt Reeves is due to Warner Bros. and DC Studios wanting to revamp the film, integrating Robert Pattinson’s Batman into the DC Universe. Some fans even suspect that the standalone DCU Batman movie “The Brave and the Bold” might be cancelled in favor of confirming that Pattinson’s Caped Crusader is now an official part of the DCU. These worries grew stronger when director Muschietti confirmed the postponement of “The Brave and the Bold“, but recent statements from the filmmaker aim to clear up the situation regarding the Batman franchise.

As a movie enthusiast, I’m excited to share some intriguing news regarding the DC Universe (DCU). During a chat with Radio TU, as translated by Reel Anarchy, Director Muschietti confirmed that the Batman portrayed in The Brave and The Bold belongs to the DCU. However, it’s quite clear that Robert Pattinson’s version of the Caped Crusader doesn’t inhabit the same universe.

Unfortunately, fans will have to be patient as the release date for The Batman Part 2 has been pushed back to 2027, meaning we’ll have a bit of a wait before seeing the DCU debut of our favorite vigilante. Muschietti explained that releasing two Batman films at once would be counterproductive and instead, DC is devising a strategy to prevent any conflicts between these two movies. In essence, they want each film to shine on its own without overshadowing the other.

In a subsequent interview towards the end of 2024, Muschietti mentioned that he might tackle another project initially since The Brave and the Bold has been delayed. This led some fans to speculate that either Muschietti would step away from the project or that The Brave and the Bold would be cancelled. However, Muschietti reassured fans that everyone is still keen on collaborating for the DCU’s Batman movie. “As far as my role in the production goes, there are currently plans to move forward with me. They want to make the film with me, and I share this desire. I’m excited about working on the project,” he stated.

Due to delays in the progress of “The Batman Part 2” and “The Brave and the Bold,” some fans speculated that one project might be dropped to make way for the other. However, Muschietti’s statements hint that Warner Bros. aims to prevent audience confusion by not releasing separate Batman movie franchises simultaneously in theaters. Regrettably, Reeves is taking longer than anticipated to finalize the script for “The Brave and Bold,” leaving its future uncertain at this time.

Warner Bros. might choose to bring Robert Pattinson’s version of Batman into their DC Universe before Matt Reeves finishes his trilogy. Though there are reported personal reasons why Reeves’ “The Batman Part 2” script is incomplete, it’s possible that Warner Bros. wants to include Pattinson’s Dark Knight in the DCU to prevent any more delays in introducing the character in this new universe. This is all conjecture, and there are differing opinions about whether Pattinson should join the DCU. However, the extended wait for both Batman movies will likely spark ongoing speculation.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold is in development at DC Studios.

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2025-01-09 21:24