Robert Pattinson Warns Batman’s Vision Won’t Fit Gunn’s DC Universe

Robert Pattinson told a UK outlet that his take on Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’ *The Batman* would be “kind of tough” to slot into the new DC Universe James Gunn launched with *Superman* last year.

The actor explained that the dark, mood‑heavy tone of his Batman projects feels “inside you,” making it difficult to bridge the gap between Reeves’ world and Gunn’s plans.

The comment comes as Warner Bros. pushes *The Batman: Part II* toward a February 18, 2028 release, after Gunn revealed last July that the sequel’s script was finished and filming was slated to begin in spring. The studio also released camera‑test footage of Pattinson in costume to tease the upcoming chapter.

Meanwhile, Gunn has wrapped production on his *Superman: Man of Tomorrow* sequel, which joins an expanding DC slate that includes *Superman* (2025), *Supergirl* (2026), and *Clayface*, set to premiere October 23.

## Background & Context

In an interview with LADbible, Pattinson said, “I think it would be kind of tough to have this version of Bruce outside of [Reeves’] world.” He added that his Batman films are “one of the only characters I guess because of the length of the shoots but also it’s such a specific kind of [style], the tone of it gets inside you.” The actor recalled, “I remember that happened to me the last time I did it, it took a while.

You’re just in the dark, the whole time. Both mood‑wise and light‑wise, I can’t see anything for like months. It does affect you like you feel strange afterwards.”

These remarks underscore why a DC team‑up between Batman and Superman isn’t on the horizon right now. Gunn’s DCU has been built around a distinct, comic‑book‑style aesthetic that differs sharply from Reeves’ darker, noir‑inspired approach.

Even so, Warner Bros. has confirmed the *Batman: Part II* script is complete and filming will begin in spring, with a release set for February 2028.

## What Happens Next

With no immediate Batman/Superman crossover, both franchises are moving forward on their own timelines. Gunn’s *Man of Tomorrow* wrapped last month, adding a new chapter to the Superman saga that already includes 2025’s *Superman*, 2026’s *Supergirl*, and the upcoming *Clayface*.

Warner Bros. has shifted the sequel’s debut to February 18, 2028, and released camera‑test footage of Pattinson in costume to keep fans excited.

The studio’s schedule indicates a clear separation between the two worlds: Gunn’s DCU will focus on its own narrative arcs, while Reeves’ Batman universe will continue with its planned sequel.

As the two franchises advance independently, any future collaboration will likely require a new creative framework that can accommodate both stylistic visions.