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,

This may be controversial, but James Gunn's Superman sequel shouldn't feature Batman. Give Supes some room to breathe before the Dark Knight is introduced.

The movie has indeed been received warmly from audiences and critics alike, and there are plenty more DC films on the way, too – including Supergirl, which is coming next year. Before that, though, there's Peacemaker season 2, which arrives on August 21.