# Robert Pattinson Says It Would Be ‘Tough’ for His Batman to Exist Within James Gunn’s DCU

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/robert-pattinson-says-it-would-be-tough-for-his-batman-to-exist-within-james-gunns-dcu/
- Published: 2026-09-27T00:04:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-27T00:24:27+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/robert-pattinson-batman-superman-james-gunn-1236876674/
- Topics: Americas, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Film, World

## Key points

- Pattinson doubts his Batman fits Gunn’s DC Universe.
- Reeves’ version has a distinctly dark tone.
- The Batman Part II arrives in February 2028.

## Summary

Robert Pattinson says his version of Bruce Wayne from Matt Reeves’ The Batman would be difficult to place within James Gunn’s DC Universe. He cited the character’s highly specific, dark tone and the psychological effects of spending months filming in near-constant darkness, suggesting that the role belongs to a distinct cinematic world.

The Batman, released in 2022, presented a darker and more serious interpretation of the character, while Gunn’s Superman, released in 2025, adopted a lighter, more emotionally varied approach. The Batman Part II is scheduled for release on 18 February 2028, but Pattinson’s comments appear to end speculation that his Batman will join Gunn’s shared universe.

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