Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Robert Pattinson Says His Batman May Not Fit DC Universe
Robert Pattinson plays Batman in a movie directed by Matt Reeves.
His Batman is a quiet and troubled version of Bruce Wayne.
He spends most of his time investigating crime in Gotham City.
Pattinson says this character may not easily fit with superheroes from the wider DC Universe.
He thinks the dark style of the movies makes the character feel separate from other heroes.
The actor also said working in darkness for months affected his mood.
Pattinson will return for The Batman Part II.
The movie is planned for release on February 18, 2028.
Robert Pattinson says his version of Batman would find it difficult to interact with other DC Universe superheroes.
He will reprise Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’ follow-up to the 2022 film The Batman.
Pattinson’s Batman is portrayed as a recluse focused on crime-fighting rather than public or corporate life.
The actor said the original film’s dark tone affected him during and after its lengthy production.
The Batman Part II is in production and scheduled for release on February 18, 2028.
- Who
- Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, and characters from the DC Universe.
- What
- Pattinson discussed the difficulty of connecting his Batman with other DC Universe superheroes and confirmed his return for The Batman Part II.
- When
- The Batman Part II is scheduled for February 18, 2028; Pattinson’s comments were given in interviews with LADbible and Collider.
- Where
- The story is set primarily in Gotham City, while Pattinson’s comments were reported from interviews.
- Why
- Pattinson said the character’s specific dark tone and long production process make his version of Batman difficult to place outside its established world.
- Actor
- Robert Pattinson
- Director
- Matt Reeves
- Original film
- The Batman, released in 2022
- Next film
- The Batman Part II
- Release date
- February 18, 2028
- Production status
- In production
- Related DC heroes
- Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, and Shazam