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Batman Fans Think Robert Pattinson DCU Casting Announcement Is Coming After James Gunn Exit

Fans are speculating that Robert Pattinson could join the DC Universe after James Gunn and Peter Safran’s exits, but DC Studios has not confirmed it.

  • James Gunn and Peter Safran, DC Studios co-CEOs, stepped down this week, prompting fans to speculate whether Robert Pattinson's Batman could now join the main DCU following the leadership exit.
  • New Warner Bros. owner Skydance has yet to outline future plans for the DCU after the ouster; Gunn's previously planned Batman project, The Brave and the Bold, remains unconfirmed under new management.
  • Pattinson's franchise exists separately under the DC Elseworlds banner, distinct from Gunn's DCU canon; DC Studios has made no announcements regarding the actor joining the shared universe despite fan requests.
  • Matt Reeves' The Batman Part II remains scheduled for February 18, 2028, with Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh helping complete principal photography while Reeves addresses a personal family matter.
  • With Gunn's future open, actor Chris Pratt reiterated enthusiasm for a potential Marvel reunion, telling MovieZine, "That would be awesome," regarding a possible Guardians of the Galaxy 4.
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IGN broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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