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New Batman Actor Announced for Future DCU Projects

1/19/2026

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James Gunn, DC Universe chief, said Brave and the Bold updates will come after The Batman 2.
The Batman 2 is set for release on October 1, 2027.
Gunn said a new actor will portray Batman in Brave and the Bold, distinct from Robert Pattinson.
Brave and the Bold has no release date.
Other DCU projects include a Clayface spinoff on September 11, 2026, and a Robins-focused animated film in 2028.

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Story summary

James Gunn, DC Universe chief, said Brave and the Bold updates will come after The Batman 2.
The Batman 2 is set for release on October 1, 2027.
Gunn said a new actor will portray Batman in Brave and the Bold, distinct from Robert Pattinson.
Brave and the Bold has no release date.
Other DCU projects include a Clayface spinoff on September 11, 2026, and a Robins-focused animated film in 2028.