When James Gunn was announced as the co-chairman and CEO of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, there was a lot of excitement about the franchise's future and what could happen. However, it has been a rocky road ever since, with the DCU failing to hit the standard that people expected and having a plethora of problems.

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.

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. Meanwhile ...

James Gunn confirms Robert Pattinson is not the DCU's Batman, reiterating that The Brave and The Bold and The Batman sequel are in active development.

DC Studios head honchos Peter Safran and James Gunn have the answers you've been looking for regarding Robert Pattinson's Batman and the DC Universe.

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

Looks like James Gunn thought people were getting a little too brave and bold with their The Brave and the Bold theories. Speculation and/or manifestation that The Batman star Robert Pattinson would also play Batman in the wider DC Universe only increased after The Batman director Matt Reeves gave a noncommittal answer about the possibility in a January interview at the Golden Globes.