‘The Batman 2’ script is nearly ready and “still important” to DC’s plan, says James Gunn
James Gunn has insisted that the sequel to The Batman is still “really important” to DC Studios, despite the evolution of a new universe of characters.
Robert Pattinson starred as Bruce Wayne/Batman in Matt Reeves’ 2022 blockbuster, a darker take on the world of Gotham co-starring Paul Dano as The Riddler and Colin Farrell as The Penguin. A box office success and critically well-received, a sequel has been eagerly anticipated ever since.
The film was released prior to the restructuring of DC’s film division in late 2022, where James Gunn was made co-CEO of DC Studios with Peter Safran, and launched a rebooted DC Universe with new interpretations of the superhero characters.
Given the grounded nature of Reeves’ story, it was questioned whether Pattinson’s Batman would be part of the DC Universe continuity, something confirmed in February when Gunn said that it was “not the plan” to include that iteration of the character, with The Batman existing in its own world while a new caped crusader would be cast for the DC Universe.
The Batman sequel’s delay to a 2027 release date has also led some to believe the project may never go ahead, but in December last year Gunn claimed the five year wait between films is “fairly common” in cinema history, citing the seven years between the second and third Guardians Of The Galaxy Films.
Now, the Superman director has given an update to Entertainment Weekly, insisting the project is still vital to DC’s future. “What Matt’s doing is still really important, despite all stories to the contrary,” Gunn comments, referring to rumours that The Batman was not wanted by the new studio set up. “We’re supposed to see that script shortly, and I can’t wait”.
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