James Gunn recently addressed the growing fan speculation surrounding Alan Ritchson as a potential candidate for the DCU 's Batman. In a new interview, he commented on the casting rumors, shared his personal view of Ritchson, and offered a measured response that sparked further interest in the Reacher star's connection to the role.

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.

CEO James Gunn comments on the fancasting of Alan Ritchson as Batman and comments on the need for the DCU's Caped Crusader to differ from Matt Reeves' Crime Saga.

The most likely crossover on the list, the upcoming Supergirl movie may set up a team-up of the three Kryptonians: Superman, Supergirl, and Krypto. Given the existing dynamic, or whatever little Superman (2025) depicted, a Superman and Supergirl team-up could be a compelling watch. Krypto would only add to the charm.

For years now a question has been if Matt Reeves’ The Batman’s Batman, played by Robert Pattinson, would be the Batman for that new universe.

James Gunn shares why DCU’s bold Clayface horror film demands an R-rating. Will it push boundaries—and could Batman unexpectedly show up?

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.

With the DCU Bane and Deathstroke movie just getting an update, here’s everything we know, from cast speculation to writer.

Elsewhere in the Batman live-action economy, writer and director Matt Reeves previously shared news that the script for The Batman: Part 2 has finally been completed, moving forward with the second installment in the Patts-Man franchise, separate from the ambitious cinematic goals kicked off by Superman.

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.