Robert Pattinson’s time as the Dark Knight could wrap up sooner than expected. After years of delays for The Batman Part II, new information suggested DC Studios is pushing to complete Matt Reeves’ trilogy at a faster pace.
Insider DanielRPK revealed that The Brave and the Bold might not arrive anytime soon, while James Gunn wants The Batman 3 out faster. "Oh I am told Brave and the Bold is not coming for years" Daniel stated during a Discord discussion. "Gunn is pushing to get The Batman 3 out faster he wants that trilogy over he wants to move on. Doesn’t want two Batmans."
The revelation points to an interesting change at DC Studios, which will sound like music to the ears of Batwoman fans. While Gunn has publicly defended Reeves’ methodical approach to filmmaking, the reality behind closed doors suggests a more urgent timeline to wrap up Pattinson’s story, per RPK's claim.
There have been concerns over the possibility of two Batmans running around at DC at the same time, an issue Gunn acknowledged in the past. He's, however, noted that his Bruce Wayne is completely different from any other interpretation seen on screen.
Robert Pattinson’s Batman exists as an Elseworlds property, separate from the main DCU continuity. Meanwhile, The Brave and the Bold will introduce an entirely new Batman to anchor Gunn’s interconnected universe.
Gunn confirmed in January that he won’t release two Batman films in the same year. "I’m dependent on when there’s an actionable script ready," Gunn wrote on Threads about The Brave and the Bold. "Also, frankly, we’re well into Batman 2, and I wouldn’t want to cloud the Batsphere until after that."
That statement now carries additional weight. If The Batman Part II releases in October 2027 as scheduled, and Gunn wants the trilogy completed quickly, The Batman 3 could arrive as early as 2029 or 2030. This would finally clear the runway for The Brave and the Bold in 2030 or beyond.
DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran confirmed the trilogy’s existence in February last year. The commitment to three films was always part of the plan, but the timeline remained fuzzy.
Why The Batman 3 Movie Still Needs to Happen Despite Gunn's Reboot
An accelerated path to The Batman 3 benefits everyone involved. Fans get narrative closure on a story they invested in, rather than watching it drag on for another decade.
Pattinson and Reeves deliver a complete artistic vision instead of leaving their Batman story unfinished. Warner Bros. Discovery maximizes the franchise’s value while the audience still cares deeply about this interpretation.
The alternative scenario creates far more problems. Stretching The Batman 3 into the mid-2030s risks losing cultural momentum entirely. Audience tastes change rapidly in superhero cinema, and what feels fresh in 2027 might feel stale by 2034. An expedited timeline ensures Reeves can complete his noir-driven crime saga while it still resonates.
This approach also allows DC Studios to operate with clarity rather than confusion. Two competing Batman franchises running simultaneously creates marketing nightmares and audience fatigue.
Completing the Reeves trilogy by 2030 establishes a clean endpoint that lets The Brave and the Bold launch without constant comparisons or conflicting release strategies.
Most importantly, finishing The Batman 3 faster respects both creative visions. Reeves gets his trilogy without interference, and Gunn gets his DCU Batman without an Elseworlds shadow looming indefinitely. Both filmmakers win, both Batmans get proper development, and fans receive two distinct interpretations they can properly digest.
Geraldo Amartey is a writer at The Direct. He joined the team in 2025, bringing with him four years of experience covering entertainment news, pop culture, and fan-favorite franchises for sites like YEN, Briefly and Tuko.
