Multiple Batman Franchises and DCU Plans Diverge

James Gunn’s new DC "Gods and Monsters" shared universe is reshaping upcoming Batman projects, and Gunn’s comments about “parentage” have cast doubt on whether Damian Wayne/Robin will be central to The Brave and the Bold. Gunn has signaled he wants to avoid reusing characters across his DCU, increasing the likelihood that some existing Batman interpretations will remain separate. Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II is scheduled for Oct. 1, 2027; Reeves finished the script in June 2025 and plans to begin filming in spring 2026 after delays partly tied to the 2023 WGA strike. Separate continuities continue to expand: a reported 1989-era sequel, Batman: Revolution, is set for Oct. 21, 2025. Taken together, DC now has multiple parallel Batman franchises and timelines active through 2027, leaving fans uncertain which iterations will intersect on screen.