UPDATE: 2025-06-09 15:13 EST BY ANDY BEHBAKHT
James Gunn Has Addressed The Robin Appearing In The Batman 2 Rumor
Following the original rumor,James Gunntook to Threads to debunk the report about Robin showing up inThe Batman 2, sharing the following:
“Guys please stop believing this nonsense. I think six of us have read the script. No one knows anything about the Batman 2.”
The Batman 2is reportedly looking to introduce a very famousDCcharacter in Matt Reeves' Elseworlds-based franchise. Following the conclusion of 2022’sThe Batman,Robert Pattinson is getting closer to finally reprising the role of the Dark Knight, asThe Batman 2filmingwill officially start next year.
With a release date set for October 2027,it will have been half a decade by the time that the DC sequel releases in theaters. WhileThe Batman 2storyis still shrouded in secrecy, a new report may have shed some light on what fans could expect in the highly anticipated DC sequel.
The report also mentions that DC Studios is thrilled withThe Batman 2script, with one of their sources describing it as a"big swing"for the franchise. At the time of this story’s publication,there had been no confirmation from Reeves, James Gunn, or DC Studios about Robin being inThe Batman 2.
What The Batman 2’s Robin Report Means
If it is true thatThe Batman 2will feature Robin,it will be the first time since 1997’sBatman & Robinthat the Boy Wonder is featured on the big screen in live-action. It’s key to remember that Pattinson has been open about seeingRobin inThe Batmanfranchise, and he may finally be getting his sidekick, if the report is accurate.
Having Dick Grayson enterThe Batmanuniversethrough Reeves' upcoming sequel is also an exciting prospect,as the filmmaker could end up reimaging Robin that would fit this specific take on the Batman mythology. For now, time will tell if DC Studios confirms whether the sidekick is actually showing up inThe Batman 2.
Our Take On The Batman 2’s Robin Report
If Robin ends up being part ofThe Batman 2, it’ll be exciting to finally see aBatmanmovie franchise attempt to bring the iconic sidekick back to the big screen,given how Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knighttrilogy stayed away from the Bat-Family. It also raises the question about whoThe Batman 2villaincould be, if Robin is meant to be included in the 2027 sequel.
With Gunn’s DC Universe franchise also looking to focus on the Bat-Family in The Brave and The Bold,it will be a nice parallel to whatever may be the path for Robin, should this turn out to be true. Hopefully, the rumored role inThe Batman 2will get addressed sooner rather than later.
