James Gunn recently shut down rumors once again about Robert Pattinson’s Batman joining the main DC Universe. As the director of Superman and co-CEO of DC Studios, Gunn made it pretty clear: “I’ve said it before.

James Gunn has once again confirmed that the DCU Batman won't be Robert Pattinson – and I'm still disappointed. "We've talked about it before, but it's not what's happening right now," Gunn told Entertainment Tonight. "Everything's in flux, so we'll figure out what we're doing next."

James Gunn and Peter Safran’s evolving DC movie universe already has several key characters locked in, including Superman, Supergirl, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, and Lobo, just to name a few.

James Gunn recently addressed the growing fan speculation surrounding Alan Ritchson as a potential candidate for the DCU ’s Batman. In a new interview, he commented on the casting rumors, shared his personal view of Ritchson, and offered a measured response that sparked further interest in the Reacher star’s connection to the role.

James Gunn recently addressed the growing fan speculation surrounding Alan Ritchson as a potential candidate for the DCU’s Batman. In a new interview, he commented on the casting rumors, shared his personal view of Ritchson,

James Gunn just can’t seem to let Bat-Mite go, and honestly, we’re here for it. The tiny, chaotic character from DC’s stranger side keeps popping up in conversations, and now Gunn’s even joking about throwing him into Robert Pattinson’s gritty Batman world.

James Gunn has once again shut down the rumors that Robert Pattinson’s Batman is joining the DCU. People have been speculating about this for a while, especially after some confusion online, but Gunn made it clear it’s not happening.

James Gunn has shared an update about the DCU, and he seems to suggest that one previously announced project won’t be happening. Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU officially kicked off in 2024 with the animated Creature Commandos show.

James Gunn's Superman featured a deleted scene that made its darkest moment much darker – so much so, Gunn didn't even include it in test screenings.