Speculation has been swirling for months about whether Robert Pattinson’s Batman will become part of James Gunn’s reimagined DC Universe. With The Batman Part 2 still years away and The Brave and the Bold yet to announce its lead, fans have been eager for answers. Now, Gunn has finally addressed the rumors. During a recent press event at the Warner Bros. lot, Collider’s Steve Weintraub asked Gunn and DC Studios co-head Peter Safran whether Pattinson would take on the mantle in the DCU. Gunn responded definitively, stating, “It’s certainly not the plan. Like, it’s certainly not the plan.” Safran echoed this sentiment, adding, “No, yeah, and we love him, but you know, we have to introduce a Batman into the DCU. You know, it’s imperative and so, that’s the plan with Brave and the Bold.” This decision aligns with Gunn and Safran’s vision for a more cohesive universe, avoiding the confusion of multiple Batmen existing simultaneously. Pattinson’s iteration, directed by Matt Reeves, is set in a self-contained Gotham that thrives outside of a shared superhero world. Meanwhile, The Brave and the …