Robert Pattinson Says It Would Be “Tough” for His Batman to Interact With Other Characters in James Gunn’s DCU
The actor plays Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’ 'The Batman' and the upcoming sequel.
Robert Pattinson, currently filming his return as Batman for "The Batman Part II," expressed skepticism about merging his version of Bruce Wayne into James Gunn's DC Universe. When asked about integrating the two continuities, Pattinson said, "I think it would be kind of tough to have this version of Bruce outside of that world."
The actor explained that the tone of the Batman films becomes deeply ingrained, affecting both mood and lighting for extended periods. Pattinson's "The Batman" premiered in 2022, a year before Warner Bros. established DC Studios and appointed James Gunn and Peter Safran to create a new cinematic universe for the characters. Although Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Studios launched "Superman" and "Supergirl" in 2025, creating a mainline continuity, Pattinson's Batman will remain in a standalone sequel.
Matt Reeves is directing the upcoming film, scheduled for release on Feb. 18, 2028. Gunn has acknowledged the importance of Batman and Wonder Woman to DC, stating that those films are currently Gunn's top priorities.
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