MCU alum and popular Batman fan cast Lee Pace addresses the possibility of playing Batmanin the DCU. With James Gunn's Superman successfully launching the DCU, the franchise is getting ready to welcome its new Wonder Woman and Batman.

James Gunn and Peter Safran’s evolving DC movie universe already has several key characters locked in, including Superman, Supergirl, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, and Lobo, just to name a few.

Reacher actor Alan Ritchson has been the subject of Batman fan casting as of late, as we wait for the next Batman casting news. And when Gunn was a guest on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he was naturally asked about his thoughts on the pick for the Caped Crusader. In his words:

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.

James Gunn has shared his reaction to the script for The Batman 2. Matt Reeves’ The Batman movie was released in United States theaters in 2022. Following the release of The Penguin spin-off series, a direct sequel,

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.

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.

Here’s why Clayface is appearing in the DCU rather than Matt Reeves’ The Batman continuity, according to James Gunn.

Batman and Robin won’t make their debut in the new DC Universe until The Brave and the Bold, but the dynamic duo are already filling out their rogues’ gallery.