James Gunn and Peter Safran have confirmed that The Brave and the Bold will introduce a new Batman to the DC Universe (DCU), explicitly excluding Robert Pattinson. During a DC Studios presentation, Safran and Gunn clarified that Pattinson's Batman remains exclusive to Matt Reeves' "The Batman Epic Crime Saga."
Gunn stated definitively, "It's certainly not the plan," regarding Pattinson's inclusion in the DCU. Safran echoed this, emphasizing the necessity of introducing a new Batman: "And we love him, but we've got to introduce a Batman into the DCU. That's imperative. And so that's the plan with The Brave and the Bold."
Earlier speculation arose from Reeves himself, who hinted at a potential crossover.
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Reeves' comments to Josh Horowitz at the Golden Globes emphasized his focus on "The Epic Crime Saga," acknowledging collaboration with Gunn and Safran while maintaining his creative autonomy. He expressed uncertainty about future crossovers, prioritizing The Batman Part 2.
Safran expressed enthusiasm for Reeves' vision for The Batman Part 2, noting its encouraging early drafts. The Brave and the Bold is in active development, with Gunn and Safran actively shaping the script. Andy Muschietti's directorial involvement remains contingent on the script's completion. Further announcements regarding The Brave and the Bold are promised soon.
The Batman Part 2's delayed release (October 1, 2027) creates a significant gap between Pattinson's debut and the sequel. Safran confirmed a Batman film for October 2027, offering no further details on potential release windows for The Brave and the Bold.
A brief Batman cameo in Creature Commandos Episode 6, depicting a silhouetted figure, confirms Batman's pre-existing presence and established recognition within the DCU, eliminating the need for an origin story. Gunn's comments to Rotten Tomatoes TV explained the stylistic choice, aiming for a more ambiguous silhouette.
Gunn further hinted at a future Batman/Superman team-up, emphasizing his personal affection for the character and excitement for future collaborations. He described the Creature Commandos cameo as the DCU Batman, highlighting the character's global popularity and promising significant future appearances alongside Superman.
