Do Batman Or Gotham City Appear In DC Studios' SUPERMAN? Here's What You Need To Know - SPOILERS

Do Batman Or Gotham City Appear In DC Studios' SUPERMAN? Here's What You Need To Know - SPOILERS

Fans are understandably eager for DC Studios to introduce the DCU's Batman, but is there any sign of the Caped Crusader in Superman? And what about Gotham City? You can find out more details here...

By JoshWilding - Jul 09, 2025 05:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman

This week is all about Superman, but as James Gunn himself would surely tell you, Batman is still dominating the conversation. In recent weeks, the filmmaker has repeatedly been asked about The Dark Knight and whether Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader could join the DCU.

Matt Reeves recently handed in his script for The Batman Part II, while Gunn has since confirmed that a writer is still trying to crack The Brave and the Bold. That will be set in the DCU, telling the story of Bruce Wayne and his partnership with Robin, his son, Damian Wayne.

Superman isn't lacking in surprises, but is Batman among them? The hero was teased in Creature Commandos, but as much fun as a surprise cameo would have been, Batman does NOT appear in the DCU movie

The closest we get to a "cameo" is a sign on the highway for Gotham City. That'll be enough to whet the appetites of some fans, as we at least know Batman is out there doing his thing. 

While rumours persist that Gunn is working on World's Finest, following a Superman solo movie with a Batman/Superman team-up would risk feeling a bit too much like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice coming after Man of Steel

"Batman can’t just be 'Oh, we’re making a Batman movie because Batman’s the biggest character in all of Warner Bros.,' which he is," Gunn previously said of DC Studios' Dark Knight dilemma. "But because there’s a need for him in the DCU and a need that he’s not exactly the same as Matt’s Batman."

"But yet he’s not a campy Batman. I’m not interested in that. I’m not interested in a funny, campy Batman, really. So we’re dealing with that. I think I have a way in, by the way. I think I really know what it’s — I just am dealing with the writer to make sure that we can make it a reality."

The DC Studios co-CEO added, "Every single Batman story has been told. It seems like half the comics that have come out of DC over the past 30 years have Batman in them. People love him because he’s interesting, but also having so much of him out there can also make him boring. So how do you create that property that’s fun to watch?"

Superman isn't short on superheroes, as it features appearances from Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, and more. Was there room for Batman? Perhaps, perhaps not, but it seems we'll have to wait for his DCU debut a little longer.

Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures.

In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.  

The movie stars David Corenswet in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Also appearing are Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell, and Milly Alcock.

Superman arrives in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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McMurdo
McMurdo - 7/9/2025, 5:41 PM
@joshwilding have you not seen the film yet? When do we get your review?
JurassicClunge
JurassicClunge - 7/9/2025, 5:44 PM
@McMurdo - josh is gonna love it👀
McMurdo
McMurdo - 7/9/2025, 6:07 PM
@JurassicClunge - I'm confused why he hasnt given his reaction? Like did Josh not get invited to the press screening? He's on literal comic book film blu rays so I can't see that being the case.
JurassicClunge
JurassicClunge - 7/9/2025, 6:34 PM
@McMurdo - im guessing they probably hand out 1 invitation per company and either Mark got there first or it was too far for josh to travel for the screening.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 7/10/2025, 3:50 AM
@McMurdo @JurassicClunge - I couldn't make it to London for Tuesday's press screening, so I'm seeing it tomorrow morning (4.30am ET, 9.30am for me). I'll have a review up a couple hours after I come out!
JurassicClunge
JurassicClunge - 7/10/2025, 4:55 AM
@JoshWilding - i look forward to it sir!!
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 7/9/2025, 5:42 PM
just bring back the phucking nipples PLEASE!!
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ProfessorWhy
ProfessorWhy - 7/9/2025, 5:48 PM
@harryba11zack - they are Robin us of nips
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 7/9/2025, 5:51 PM
@ProfessorWhy - we r such good friends here, why must u deny my request?
DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 7/9/2025, 7:00 PM
@harryba11zack - User Comment Image
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/9/2025, 5:43 PM
Friends i come from the future; here doesnt líes everything you need to know, pick the Torah while you can
ProfessorWhy
ProfessorWhy - 7/9/2025, 5:47 PM
@Malatrova15 - travel to the time that you take your meds
asherman93
asherman93 - 7/9/2025, 6:04 PM
@Malatrova15 - Huh, its kind of refreshing that you're not telling us to accept Jesus in our heart.

But IIRC, its a LOT harder to covert to Judaism than Christianity.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/9/2025, 6:10 PM
@asherman93 - i mean ..the Torah Is canon in the three Major abrahamic religions so you can pick Any of them...as long as you reject the word of Wilding AND His ICONIC IronHeart Church
RolandD
RolandD - 7/9/2025, 6:38 PM
The movie has not even been released yet. Stop with the effing spoilers! Your headlines about spoilers can be very spoilery. Give people enough time to see the movie for crying out loud.
Repian
Repian - 7/9/2025, 7:06 PM
It would be very Gunn-like if Man-Bat, previously one of Batman's first villains, now lives in the Bat-Cave while he has his own lab where he creates new inventions for the Caped Crusader.
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Dr. Langstrom could replace Lucius Fox in the DCU.
Apophis71
Apophis71 - 7/9/2025, 7:36 PM
@Repian - I wouldn't hate that, but also I kinda want another Bruce who invents his own stuff too and no Lucius Fox or alt tech person coming up with ideas for his toys. However, again, someone a bit more interesting like Man Bat I'd tend to take over another 'normal' human like Lucius Fox again to differentiate from the Nolan films.
DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 7/9/2025, 7:26 PM
I don't want to see Gunn's version of Batman. Aside from Aesthetics, I don't even like Matt Reeves version. I think a dope Batman film would be set in Arkham Asylum. It would focus on 3 villains against Bats.

Croc
Joker
Freeze

Directed by Guillermo Del Toro.

Croc would be a mixture of practical and CG voiced by Ron Perlman.

Freeze would be played by Bryan Cranston.

Joker would be played by Willem Dafoe.

Batman would be played by Glenn Powell

Batman has 24 hours to stop the largest prison escape ever. It'll be The Raid/Die Hard

Hans Zimmer on the soundtrack.
RolandD
RolandD - 7/9/2025, 7:38 PM
I think that I need to lay off this website until after the 9:00 PM showing tomorrow night. 😉
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 7/9/2025, 7:42 PM
Please DO NOT go directly into a World's Finest! It's been three years and Supes just met Lex.
Flesh out the universe more, especially Supes and Bats. Show us the Bat family, more rogues of both, THEN World's Finest. Later, the DCU Justice League.
Laridian
Laridian - 7/9/2025, 8:28 PM
An entire article for a highway sign? Damn, just go watch the flick and give us your review already.
TheOtherOn
TheOtherOn - 7/10/2025, 1:41 AM
Saw the movie, first day first show and LOVED it! 🥰

No spoilers... It's one of the best Superman movie. 👍
MarvelZombie616
MarvelZombie616 - 7/10/2025, 4:11 AM
@TheOtherOn - Agreed.
Saw it yesterday and liked it after 20 minutes.
ZiggyStarman
ZiggyStarman - 7/10/2025, 5:17 AM
Aesthetically they should go for a look similar to the Arkham Games

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