All the “Chapter 1” DC Universe slate wasn’t the one massive reveal on Monday. Along with the whopping 10 new movie and collection announcement, Co-Chairmen and CEOs of DC Studios Peter Safran and James Gunn have revealed The Batman – Half II will swoop into theaters October 3, 2025.
With an 87% viewers rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Batman starring Robert Pattinson is an undoubtable fan favourite. Nevertheless, Pattison is not going to painting the official Bruce Wayne / Darkish Knight within the new DC Universe core continuity. Gunn explains that the upcoming The Courageous and the Daring movie, based mostly on Grant Morrison’s comedian run, will introduce the DCU Batman, who is not going to be performed by Pattinson… and also will not be performed by Ben Affleck.
Gunn describes the upcoming sequel as a DC Elseworlds challenge that may nonetheless have his full help together with Safran and the DC workforce’s. The franchise will as a substitute be positioned as a whole separate crime saga that additionally contains the Penguin TV collection. Hmmm.
Matt Reeves will return to direct The Batman – Half II, with Pattinson reprising his position because the caped crusader. Whereas unconfirmed, it is usually possible Colin Farrell will return as The Penguin, as he performs the character within the HBO Max Penguin collection. No plot particulars are presently identified.
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