The Batman Part II reportedly halted filming after a cast member was struck by the Batmobile, adding another setback to the sequel’s troubled production.
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Scarlett Johansson Ditches Disney’s Tangled Remake for The Batman
Industry rumors have recently connected Scarlett Johansson to a potential change in project involvement involving Disney’s Tangled and The Batman: Part II. It seems as though Johansson stepped away from portraying a live-action version of the Disney villain Mother Gothel in favor of other projects. These include an unknown role in the Batman sequel, as well as a reboot of The Exorcist.
James Gunn Confirms Lars Eidinger Cast as Brainiac in DCU’s Man of Tomorrow
The DC Universe (DCU) officially has its next villain. As fans have been theorizing for months now, Brainiac will be the main antagonist in 2027’s Man of Tomorrow.
‘Supergirl’ Trailer Receives More Backlash in 24 Hours Than ‘Superman’ Did in Six Months
According to Cosmic Book News, the backlash for the Supergirl trailer has been more severe in its first 24 hours on YouTube than the Superman trailer received its first six months. Keen-eyed viewers of the Supergirl trailer noticed that while Superman was celebrated for saving a town, all she’d done was rescue some cats. Now, it seems she’s failing to measure up in another, more quantifiable way.
Evidence Suggests ‘The Batman: Part II’ Is Drawing From ‘The Long Halloween’
Everything about Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II is shrouded in secrecy. But World of Reel has compiled a list of rumors that taken together suggest an intriguing narrative direction. Additionally, based on the themes established in the first film and recent casting announcements, many fans are speculating that the new movie’s plot will draw heavily from The Long Halloween comic.
James Gunn Says Batman Is “Boring,” Claims He Has a Plan to Fix Him in the DCU
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Gunn openly suggested that Batman has effectively run out of storytelling value, calling the character “boring” due to decades of exposure across comics, television, and film. While Gunn insists he has a plan for the Dark Knight within the DC Universe, his comments are already fueling concern among fans who have reservations about the brooding and serious Batman in the hands of a director with Gunn’s portfolio of zany comedic films.
RUMOR: James Gunn DCU Show Lanterns Will Target Conservatives as Villains
The rumored direction of HBO’s upcoming Lanterns series (a part of James Gunn’s DCU) is already igniting controversy after a rumor about its villains, and the show hasn’t even premiered yet.
James Gunn Denies Bautista Brainiac Rumor As Jeff Sneider Claims it Never Came From Him
The rumor that Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista would play Brainiac in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Man of Tomorrow didn’t just collapse — it detonated, and now the fallout has turned personal.
Dave Bautista Rumored for Brainiac as James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow Eyes Villain Casting
Casting speculation around James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow continues to intensify, and a new name has now entered the conversation. According to a fresh industry rumor, Dave Bautista is being discussed as a potential choice to portray Brainiac, adding another wrinkle to the evolving picture of Superman’s next big-screen outing.
First Supergirl Trailer Showcases Milly Alcock and a Ton of James Gunn Influence
Fans got their first look at Miley Alcock’s Supergirl in action with the release of the film’s first trailer. In two minutes, viewers were introduced to Kara Zor-El and a new corner of the DC Universe (DCU). While the movie was written by Ana Nogueira (based on a story by Tom King), and directed by Craig Gillespie, producer James Gunn’s fingerprints are all over the place.
The Snyderverse is NOT Coming Back — Zaslav Reiterates Commitment to James Gunn’s DCU
For the last several weeks, social media has been buzzing with claims — and let’s be honest, fantasy fiction — that the Warner Bros. sale might result in the DC Snyderverse coming back. The idea spread quickly across fan communities, helped along by wishful thinking by entertainment news outlets and a handful of influencers who saw opportunity in the chaos. But now that the actual facts are on the table, it’s clearer than ever: this rumor never had a pulse.
Scarlett Johansson Circles Major Role in The Batman Part II — Zoe Kravtiz’s Catwoman Unlikely to Return
In one of the biggest casting moves of the year, Deadline has confirmed that Scarlett Johansson is in final negotiations to join Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II alongside Robert Pattinson.
Paramount May Curb James Gunn Creative Authority at DC Studios if Skydance Wins the Warner Bros. Bidding War — That Doesn’t Mean Zack Snyder Is Returning
With Warner Bros. Discovery officially on the market, one of the biggest questions has been what happens to James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios leadership is Paramount emerges the victor? Various reports have bounced between two extremes: rumors claiming Gunn would be fired immediately if Paramount takes over, and others insisting he would be entirely protected. Now, a new report from an industry insider seems to land somewhere in the middle — and it directly ties Paramount, James Gunn, and the broader future of the DCU together.