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James Gunn Downplays Batman Suit Demands, Puts Story and Casting First

Script quality plus casting guide his decisions despite loud suit preferences.

Alan Ritchson Confirms DC Talks, Seeks ‘Messier’ Role

LEGO Reveals Four Batman Sets at NYCC, Opens Preorders for March 2026 Launch

Ben Barnes Says He’s Ready to Play Batman as DCU’s Brave and the Bold Advances

Batman Day Featurette Spotlights LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’s Origin and Arkham-Style Play

James Gunn Dismisses Pattinson-Style Bat Logo on Clayface Set as Unapproved Prop

Alan Ritchson Confirms Batman Talks, Says He Doesn’t Expect to Play DCU’s Dark Knight

Zach Cregger Completes ‘Henchmen,’ a DC Universe Script Where a Henchman Incapacitates Batman

The Batman: Part II Enters Pre-Production with January 2026 London Shoot

James Gunn Backs Alan Ritchson as DCU Batman, Confirms Casting Has Yet to Begin