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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99Subscribe now Best Netflix Movies Best movies on Disney Plus Movie Release Dates Best Netflix Shows Recommended reading Superhero Shows Peacemaker season 2 has sparked another debate about whether Robert Pattinson's Batman should join the DCU: "The worlds are so obviously incompatible" Batman is James Gunn's "biggest issue in DC right now," and isn't ruling out bringing in Robert Pattinson as a solution to his Bat-problems: "I would never say zero [chance]" James Gunn once again confirms that Robert Pattinson's Batman won't be part of the DCU, and I'm pretty disappointed James Gunn addresses DCU Batman casting rumors, says he's a "big fan" of potential Bruce Wayne actor Alan Ritchson, but "let's just wait and see what happens" A Superman soundtrack Easter egg have DC fans convinced a crossover with Robert Pattinson's Batman is on the way James Gunn's Superman actor David Corenswet compares Man of Steel's Zack Snyder and Henry Cavill to Christopher Nolan's Batman because they showed "a side of Superman that hadn't been explored on the big screen" David Corenswet has a favorite DC character he'd like Superman to meet next, and we're totally on board with it Entertainment Action Movies Former Superman actor Tyler Hoechlin says Robert Pattinson is a "fantastic" Batman, but "selfishly" wants DC Studios to "leave the door open" for him to play the role in James Gunn's DCU George Marston 26 August 2025 Tyler Hoechlin of Superman and Lois says he's "happy" to let Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves "keep doing their thing," but "selfishly" wants to be James Gunn's Batman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: BBC/DC/Warner Bros Entertainment) Tyler Hoechlin may be most famous for playing Clark Kent AKA Superman in four seasons of CW's Superman and Lois, but he's got his eyes set on a very different DC hero: Batman, as Hoechlin says he "selfishly" wants the role of the Dark Knight for himself (via ScreenRant). Hoechlin's comments came during Fan Expo Canada's 'Men of Steel' panel, in which the panelists were asked whether they felt that Robert Pattinson's Batman would make a worthy addition to James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC Universe instead of remaining in his own, separate continuity. "Well, selfishly, I'm going to say no because I still want to play Batman," Hoechlin confesses. "I think and I say that Rob did a fantastic, fantastic job and [with] Matt Reeves it was great. So I'm happy to let them keep doing their thing, and maybe leave the door open…" You may like Peacemaker season 2 has sparked another debate about whether Robert Pattinson's Batman should join the DCU: "The worlds are so obviously incompatible" Batman is James Gunn's "biggest issue in DC right now," and isn't ruling out bringing in Robert Pattinson as a solution to his Bat-problems: "I would never say zero [chance]" James Gunn once again confirms that Robert Pattinson's Batman won't be part of the DCU, and I'm pretty disappointed The new DCU Batman hasn't debuted yet, though a relatively generic looking version of the character appeared in fleeting glimpses in Creature Commandos, with subsequent references to Gotham City and its inhabitants peppering other official DCU projects. Batman is scheduled to star in The Brave and the Bold, a film which will focus on Bruce Wayne forging a bond with his son Damian Wayne, who is the current Robin. Other members of the Bat-Family will also be involved, though most details are still under wraps. At the same time, Robert Pattinson is finally set to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne in writer/director Matt Reeves' The Batman Part 2, which exists outside of the interconnected DC Universe. The Batman Part 2 is scheduled for release in October 2027. The Brave and the Bold does not yet have a planned release date. For more, check out our rundown of all the upcoming DC movies and shows in the works. See more Movies News DC TV Shows Action Shows George Marston Social Links Navigation I've been Newsarama's resident Marvel Comics expert and general comic book historian since 2011. I've also been the on-site reporter at most major comic conventions such as Comic-Con International: San Diego, New York Comic Con, and C2E2. Outside of comic journalism, I am the artist of many weird pictures, and the guitarist of many heavy riffs. 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Peacemaker season 2 has sparked another debate about whether Robert Pattinson's Batman should join the DCU: "The worlds are so obviously incompatible" Batman is James Gunn's "biggest issue in DC right now," and isn't ruling out bringing in Robert Pattinson as a solution to his Bat-problems: "I would never say zero [chance]" James Gunn once again confirms that Robert Pattinson's Batman won't be part of the DCU, and I'm pretty disappointed James Gunn addresses DCU Batman casting rumors, says he's a "big fan" of potential Bruce Wayne actor Alan Ritchson, but "let's just wait and see what happens" A Superman soundtrack Easter egg have DC fans convinced a crossover with Robert Pattinson's Batman is on the way James Gunn's Superman actor David Corenswet compares Man of Steel's Zack Snyder and Henry Cavill to Christopher Nolan's Batman because they showed "a side of Superman that hadn't been explored on the big screen" Latest in DC Movies David Corenswet's Superman audition has gone viral, and DC fans say he was "born to play" Clark Kent: "The spirit of Christopher Reeve possessed him" James Gunn says Blue Beetle "fits in very nicely" with the new DCU along with Peacemaker, though "maybe we have to retcon a couple things" The Penguin star Colin Farrell says he "doesn't have many scenes" in The Batman 2, but he trusts that director Matt Reeves has made "something special": "I'll be there for whatever" The Office star Rainn Wilson wants to be James Gunn's Plastic Man in the DCU Harley Quinn actor Margot Robbie reveals the Penguin was the original villain in Birds of Prey, until The Batman director Matt Reeves got involved: "'I'm gonna use him in my thing'" Peacemaker season 2 Easter eggs – Every cameo and reference in episode 1 of the returning DC series Latest in News High on Life 2 is about to be the only legal way to play notorious NES anti-classic Bible Adventures John Williams, the legendary composer behind Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and the original Superman theme admits he "never liked film music very much" Square Enix says Final Fantasy Tactics remake makes Cloud easier to use and gives him the Materia Blade he needs right off the bat, with a secret hiding where it was in the original RPG KPop Demon Hunters is officially Netflix's most popular movie of all time as the global sensation continues like a freight train Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.3 "finished that story" devs wanted to tell with Dawntrail, and Yoshi-P is "kind of glad and relieved" it's over as the MMO once again puts "the fate of the world" on your shoulders Thunderbolts director says he's started work on Marvel's X-Men reboot, and that he "learned a lot from his previous MCU movie": "That's obviously very, very exciting" GAME REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS The Rogue Prince of Persia review: "I roguelike but don't roguelove this freerunner – there's just not enough to stand out" Shinobi: Art of Vengeance review: "So close to being to a pitch-perfect revival of a classic series, but just can't quite line up the killing blow" Fate of the Fellowship is the most anticipated board game of the year, and it's a thing of absolute genius This is the perfect cozy board game for Fall with its compelling mix of Redwall and city-building Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater review: "Little surprised me in this rigid remake, but it's still one of my favorite games of all time" Weapons review: "A twisted fairytale that bests Barbarian" The Fantastic Four: First Steps review: "An occasionally thrilling heroic adventure that sits safely within a B-tier MCU range" Superman review: "A triumphant reinvention and a promising start for the DCU" Jurassic World Rebirth Review: "An unscary sequel that needed a little more time in amber" M3GAN 2.0 review: "A bold sequel with a slightly underwhelming conclusion" Peacemaker season 2 review: "Darker and sadder than the first year, but there's still a lot of fun to be had with the 11th Street Kids." 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