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Fans ofThe Batmanhave been eagerly awaiting the sequel to Matt Reeves’ critically acclaimed 2022 film starring Robert Pattinson. However, hopes for a timely release have been dashed asThe Batman 2faces yet another delay. Additionally, recent comments from Reeves and James Gunn have confirmed that Pattinson’s Batman will remain separate from the DC Universe (DCU), preserving the franchise’s Elseworlds status.
This not only means thatThe Batman 2and the recent hitThe Penguinwill continue to remain an Elseworlds project. It also suggests that the upcomingClayfacemovie will be the third official entry into the DCU, afterSupermanandSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
Matt Reeves explainsThe Batman 2delay
In a recent update, Matt Reeves revealed that the delay stems from his meticulous approach to crafting the perfect script. The release date has been pushed to June 08, 2025, leaving fans with a longer wait. Speaking toDigital Spy, he claimed:
As we enter into the next movie, there’s a lot more grey. There’s a lot more people at odds. There’s a lot more division in the city. It’s a lot more like our world is now, there’s a lot of turmoil because people are in their camps and they’re not communicating.
The movie is expected to take things up from whereThe PenguinSeason 1 left them.
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While this is an exciting proposition for fans, it also means a lot of extra work for the creators:
How does Batman fit into that? Where do you fit? It’s not as clear as going, ‘Oh yeah, bad guy, I go after bad guys’. And when things are in grey, it makes it very hard to be Batman, so this is part of the challenge as we enter it.
This also suggests thatRobert Pattinsonwill not be joining the DCU, and while rumors have consistently swirled about this not being true, Gunn has also effectively confirmed the same.
James Gunn confirms that Robert Pattinson will not be part of the DCU
With the recent release of the Superman trailer featuring David Corenswet as Clark Kent, speculation about a crossover with Pattinson’s Batman has reignited. However, James Gunn has confirmed that Pattinson’s portrayal will remain separate from the DCU. Speaking toGizmodo, Gunn stated:
Well, I mean, Clayface is in the DCU, so it doesn’t matter.
This reinforces the notion thatThe Batmanand its spin-offs, includingThe Penguinseries, will continue as standalone projects in the Elseworlds banner. Of course, that is something fans might be left disappointed with.
Pattinson’s Batman, and especially the recentColin Farrellseries, have both resulted in a range of extremely well-rounded characters, and fans are bound to be disappointed that they will never make it to the big screen.
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BothThe BatmanandThe Penguinare available to stream on HBO Max.
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