James Gunn has once again shut down the rumors that Robert Pattinson’s Batman is joining the DCU. People have been speculating about this for a while, especially after some confusion online, but Gunn made it clear it’s not happening.

But James Gunn, as of now, has remained adamant that Pattinson won't be The Dark Knight in the DCU. He reaffirmed it again in an Entertainment Tonight interview from July 28, 2025. When the reporter asked Gunn about the possibility of Robert Pattinson playing the Caped Crusader in the DCU, the filmmaker responded: