James Gunn’s new Superman film has officially landed in theatres. While most eyes are on the Man of Steel, a lot of the press in the run-up to the blockbuster has asked questions about another hero in the DC Universe.

Despite Batman already being confirmed for the DCU, Superman proves the franchise would be better off without him,

The DCU Batman has been a topic of discussion for a while, and ever since the release of Superman on July 11, 2025, people have been wondering about this universe's Caped Crusader.

Shared by artist Clements.Ink following Gunn’s latest update about The Brave and The Bold, the image imagines Ritchson fully suited up as Batman in a sleek black version of the

This means that future DCU movies and series don’t need to only move the story forward. They can also take things back in time. A period story about a metahuman from 100, 200, or 300 years ago is perfectly acceptable. This opens up possibilities for different sorts of stories in a way that the MCU has largely had to rely on the multiverse to tell.

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

Warner Bros. has put a treasure trove of DC cartoon classics online for free, including some of the very best of animated Batman.

Batman doesn’t show up in Superman, nor does anyone mention them – but there is a small Gotham City Easter egg.