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The Wonder Woman DCU movie and Matt Reeves' The Batman 2 both receive exciting updates following Superman's success.
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Screen Rant on MSNI Think The DCU’s R-Rated 2026 Movie Might Be More Perfect For Batman’s Live-Action Debut Than His Own FilmJames Gunn's DC Universe has the perfect opportunity to debut the new Batman in 2026, as DC's R-rated horror movie is ideal for the Dark Knight.
While Superman did contain a Batman easter egg, we did not get any update on the Caped Crusader's DCU movie, The Brave and the Bold, as of now.
New character details for DC Studios’ Clayface have been revealed, including the movie’s lead, love interest, love rival, and villain. There’s also news on whether it will feature the DCU’s Batman.
Elsewhere in the Batman live-action economy, writer and director Matt Reeves previously shared news that the script for The Batman: Part 2 has finally been completed, moving forward with the second installment in the Patts-Man franchise, separate from the ambitious cinematic goals kicked off by Superman.
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James Gunn’s DCU still hasn’t found its Batman… or has it? From Alan Ritchson to Robert Pattinson, here’s who could play him.
The DCU Batman has been a topic of discussion for a while, and ever since the release of Superman on July 11, 2025, people have been wondering about this universe's Caped Crusader.
Randy Orton is throwing his name into the mix for James Gunn’s DCU Batman, hinting at interest in taking on the iconic role in the upcoming reboot — especially as Gunn’s Superman gains early momentum.
DC Studios co-head James Gunn shares an update on the DCU's upcoming Batman and Wonder Woman movies, confirming both are currently being written.
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Screen Rant on MSNSuperman’s Batman Replacement Just Proved To Me It Will Absolutely Nail The DCU Dark KnightDCU's Superman depicting a character as very similar to Batman makes the franchise's prospects for both figures seem very much promising.