However, these two worlds collided when Brandon Sklenar pointed out how similar his character Spencer Dutton is to Batman. Now, after streaming Season 1 with a Paramount+ subscription and catching new episodes of Season 2 every Sunday on the 2025 TV schedule,

James Gunn isn't planning on incorporating Robert Pattinson into the DCU though his Batman movie is apparently moving along better.

James Gunn has given his most definitive comment yet regarding whether or not Robert Pattinson will be the DCU's Batman. Pattinson plays Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves' The Batman. He'll soon reprise the role for a sequel that is arriving in 2027.

CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran have laid out their plans for the DCU's Batman, including whether Robert Pattinson will lead The Brave and the Bold. We also have news on Gunn's 6-year plan.

CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran have laid out their plans for the DCU's Batman, including whether Robert Pattinson will lead The Brave and the Bold. We also have news on Gunn's 6-year plan.

DC Studios presidents James Gunn and Peter Safran clarified all things Batman, involving Robert Pattinson and beyond.

James Gunn has decided not to use Robert Pattinson's Batman in his DC Universe, a decision that has proved divisive among fans. It's a bold decision considering how many people already know him in that role, and it means there will be two Batmen at the same time.

Robert Pattinson’s Batman remains separate as James Gunn and Peter Safran prepare to introduce a new Dark Knight in the DCU.

Robert Pattinson shared in a recent interview that he is worried he’ll be too "old" to play Batman in the anticipated movie sequel following years of delays.

“I f***ing hope so,” Pattinson told Mickey 17 co-star Naomi Ackie in a conversation for Hero Magazine about playing the Caped Crusader again. “I started out as young Batman and I’m going to be f***ing old Batman by the sequel… I’m 38, I’m old.”