US EditionJames Gunn Says He’s Struggling With DCU’s Batman, Comments On MCU Getting ‘Killed’
- James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, confirmed on May 14, 2025, that The Batman Part II remains in development as part of the new DC Universe.
- Gunn explained to Rolling Stone that he is collaborating with the Batman writer to develop a distinct version within the DCU and is navigating challenges integrating Batman's legacy.
- Supporting projects include The Brave and the Bold, a Batman movie separate from Reeves' darker take, which Gunn aims to advance with a script he believes is viable.
- Gunn stated, "Batman has to have a reason for existing," expressed disinterest in a campy tone, and acknowledged a non-zero chance of including Pattinson's Batman in the DCU.
- These developments reflect DC Studios' intent to craft a clear, meaningful Batman role free from past time pressures that Gunn described as unfair mandates.
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Revamping the Dark Knight: James Gunn's Vision for Batman in the New DC Universe
Revamping the Dark Knight: James Gunn's Vision for Batman in the New DC Universe As DC Studios gears up for the debut of its new cinematic universe under James Gunn's leadership, the studio's co-CEO has expressed that the Dark Knight presents one of his toughest hurdles. According to Deadline, Gunn recently shared insights into his vision for Batman within the new DC Universe (DCU), highlighting his concerns about avoiding previous missteps enco…
James Gunn Not Interested In "Funny, Campy Batman" For DCEU, Admits Non-Zero Chance Robert Pattinson Reprises Role "But It's Not Likely"
Though the DCEU has yet to lock-in a specific creative direction for its take on Batman, DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn has indicated that, at the very least, the next silver screen version of The Dark Knight will be anything but “funny” or “campy”. James Gunn and David Corenswet ring in the new DCEU on Dan Mora’s variant cover to Superman Unlimited Vol.1 #1 “In the Blink of an Eye” (2025), DC RELATED: ‘Absolute Batman’ Writer Scott Snyder Warns I…
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