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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘The Batman Part II': James Gunn reveals if Robin will join Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne in sequel
Ever since 's return in 'The Batman Part II' was confirmed, fans have been buzzing with theories about especially about new characters that might appear. With excitement building for the sequel, many have been eager to know what surprises the story might hold, but has now stepped in to set the record straight. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Gunn has spoken up about the rumours surrounding ' upcoming sequel, which has fans buzzing about Robin, also known as Dick Grayson, making his big screen debut. The idea of Batman's famous sidekick joining the story excited a lot of people, but Gunn made it clear that these rumours aren't true. On August 8, the 59-year-old DC Studios head took to Threads to address the situation. He said, 'Guys please stop believing this nonsense. I think six of us have read the script. No one knows anything about the Batman 2.' This means that any details being shared about the film, including the Robin appearance, are either made up or complete guesses. Earlier in the week, Gunn had said, 'Anything you've heard about that movie is made up or a guess, no one in the world knows anything about the concept for the story except four people.' This statement further confirmed that any leaked 'plot details' should be taken with a grain of salt. About 'The Batman Part II ' As for the film itself, production on 'The Batman Part II' is planned to start in the spring of 2026. Fans will have to wait a while, as the release date is set for October 1, 2027. Until then, the mystery about what happens in the sequel remains tightly guarded.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is Robin appearing in the next Batman movie? James Gunn responds to rumor
While Batman fans might be eager to see Bruce Wayne's beloved sidekick Robin in the new Matt Reeves Batman movie, DC head James Gunn is throwing water on the idea for now. After internet chatter bubbled up this past week about the possibility of Robin popping up in Reeves' 2027 The Batman Part II, Gunn denied the possibility in a roundabout way. "Guys please stop believing this nonsense. I think six of us have read the script. No one knows anything about the Batman 2," Gunn shared on Threads on Friday. While, sure, Robin could still technically pop up in the next Batman installment, it's absolutely not confirmed. The only things we know about the next Batman film is that Robert Pattinson should return as the Caped Crusader and that the film will preparing to start production next spring. When is The Batman Part II hitting theaters? The film is slated for release on Oct. 1, 2027. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Is Robin in the new Batman movie? James Gunn responds to rumor
USA Today
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Is Robin appearing in the next Batman movie? James Gunn responds to rumor
While Batman fans might be eager to see Bruce Wayne's beloved sidekick Robin in the new Matt Reeves Batman movie, DC head James Gunn is throwing water on the idea for now. After internet chatter bubbled up this past week about the possibility of Robin popping up in Reeves' 2027 The Batman Part II, Gunn denied the possibility in a roundabout way. "Guys please stop believing this nonsense. I think six of us have read the script. No one knows anything about the Batman 2," Gunn shared on Threads on Friday. While, sure, Robin could still technically pop up in the next Batman installment, it's absolutely not confirmed. The only things we know about the next Batman film is that Robert Pattinson should return as the Caped Crusader and that the film will preparing to start production next spring. When is The Batman Part II hitting theaters? The film is slated for release on Oct. 1, 2027.
Gizmodo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Robin is Finally Getting Some Cinematic Love Again
To the delight of DC fans online, The Batman Part II has now entered pre-production ahead of its start date in early 2026. Director Matt Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin have been secretive about what to expect from their Bat-sequel, but there've been rumors flying for some time now, with the most recent being that it'll be darker—because of course it'll be, and probably likened to Empire Strikes Back at some point—and will feature Robin, Batman's sidekick. If true, this will make for the third Bat-project to hit the silver screen with the Boy Wonder in tow. Also on deck are the animated stop-motion movie Dynamic Duo, which'll focus on the first two Robins, Dick Grayson and Jason Todd; and Brave and the Bold, which will bring in Batman's biological son Damian Wayne and likely feature other Batfamily members as well. Certainly a far cry from how things used to be: after Batman & Robin, Batman's younger half hasn't been seen in live-action movies. Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy didn't really have a Robin to speak of—Joseph Gordon-Levitt's John Blake is a fusion of Dick, Jason, and Jason's successor Tim Drake, but is otherwise just some guy Bruce decided to christen Gotham's protector, and Zack Snyder's movies killed a Robin without really specifying which. Of them all, Dick has had the most play in expanded media thanks to animated shows and films like Lego Batman, Teen Titans (both versions), and Young Justice, with Damian a potential close second thanks to several recent animated movies, the adult series Harley Quinn, and Injustice 2. Fan-favorite Robin Tim and his successor/eventual girlfriend Stephanie Brown have been supporting players in Batman: The Animated Series or Titans and Young Justice, but haven't really gotten full spotlights to themselves. And on the low end, Jason really only has Titans and the Under the Red Hood film to his name, while Damian's sort of contemporary Duke Thomas is Robin in the preschool-focused Batwheels. What changed DC's mind to where they've got three Robin-starring projects hitting the big screen? You can put a lot of it on time: sooner or later, WB was going to have to commit to whether Batman was a solo act or had a whole entourage, and if so, how much. With Reeves' Batman and the Brave version reportedly coming from The Flash director Andy Muschietti, Warner Bros. is trying to tackle the second question from both ends: Reeves' version can show Bruce gradually getting a handle on himself to raise a singular young person to help him fight crime, and Muschietti's can show he's come far enough to have a whole family that would follow him to hell and back. Whether those two cinematic versions link up, this dual approach theoretically hits the sweet spot of a mini-cinematic universe where WB can back out if one doesn't resonate with audiences, or tout the success of both if they can each pull their weight. Speaking of pulling weight, there's been a lot of Batman-adjacent media in the past few years. Villains like Joker and Harley Quinn (both individually and as a double act) have gotten their own solo projects, ditto the Penguin and eventually Clayface. The same goes for his allies; Dick, Jason, and Tim were all in Titans, while Jim Gordon and Alfred Pennyworth have headlined their own individual live-action projects, Gotham and Pennyworth. (Gotham is a slight cheat, since a young Bruce Wayne is its co-lead and it eventually becomes a Batman prequel.) Batgirl could've been another addition, but with the movie canceled and locked away, WB seems to have felt Robin is a better candidate—likely helped by there being nearly 10 people associated with that name and a small roadmap to work with. Each Robin incarnation shows how versatile and vital the mantle is, and it's likely why WB is preparing to let multiple versions run around on the big screen. The underappreciated Blue Beetle felt like the studio's first real stab at introducing audiences to a young hero in the vein of Ms. Marvel or Spider-Man, which have since become household names and a hit with younger viewers. To WB's credit, Superman had some young blood in Supergirl and Hawkgirl, but those two are in their early or mid-20s, and their youth isn't the selling point in the way it was for Kamala Khan or Peter Parker. After spending decades avoiding Robin, there's no choice but to embrace him: regardless of who's wearing the domino mask and green pants, a Robin is defined by how young they are. Dynamic Duo, Brave and the Bold, and the Teen Titans movie can hit different sects of the youth demographic in the same way Batman's been doing for years. This always could've happened with Robin, just as it could've with Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and anyone else in DC's massive roster. WB's biggest problem is often itself, particularly as it pertains to superheroes, and especially when it comes to Batman. But as much of a missed opportunity it's been to go so long without a core part of the character's history on the big screen, whichever of these Robin-led projects hits first will feel like a proper event. This new era of DC movies is a mix of projects meant to give audiences what they've wanted and some things it might not have known it'd like to see. Lucky for them, Robin falls neatly into both categories. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Express Tribune
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
James Gunn shuts down rumors about Robin in ‘The Batman Part II'
James Gunn has officially debunked speculation about Robin appearing in The Batman Part II, urging fans not to trust unverified online rumors. Responding to growing chatter across social media, Gunn addressed the speculation on Threads, making it clear that any claims about Robin joining the sequel are unfounded. 'Guys, please stop believing this nonsense,' he wrote on Friday. 'I think six of us have read the script. No one knows anything about 'The Batman 2.'' Gunn, who currently serves as co-chairman of DC Studios and is directing the upcoming Superman film, reiterated that only a very limited group within DC has access to the actual script for Matt Reeves' The Batman Part II. He had previously echoed this sentiment earlier in the week, posting on Monday that 'Anything you've heard about that movie is made up or a guess. No one in the world knows anything about the concept for the story except four people.' The clarification comes amid increased fan speculation surrounding the film's characters and direction. While enthusiasm continues to build, Gunn's comments are a reminder of how little verified information is publicly available at this stage. According to Warner Bros. Discovery's recent shareholder letter, production on The Batman Part II is set to begin in spring 2026, with an expected release in October 2027. The letter also highlighted several other projects in development under DC Studios' 10-year strategy, including Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and Clayface, both slated for 2026, as well as a new installment of Wonder Woman. DC's broader content plans also span television, with upcoming titles like The Penguin, a new season of Peacemaker, and the anticipated debut of Lanterns in 2026—all part of an interconnected media strategy.
