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Batman Video Games and Movies in Drought
DCU Batman project may vanish after James Gunn exits Warner Bros. Skydance.
In brief
DCU Batman project may vanish after James Gunn exits Warner Bros. Skydance. Batman video games and movies face a long drought after James Gunn's exit from DCU. Originally reported by IGN.
Batman Movie Drought
Batman last appeared on big screen in 2022 with The Batman.
James Gunn's Exit
James Gunn and Peter Safran left Warner Bros. Skydance on Nov 9, 2026.
DCU Batman Project
DCU Batman project may not happen after Gunn's exit.
Last Batman Movie
The Batman (2022) was last live-action Batman film before 2022.
Rocksteady Studio
Rocksteady worked on Suicide Squad multiplayer game after Arkham Knight.
Rocksteady Layoffs
Rocksteady cofounders left studio after Suicide Squad failed.
New Batman Game
Rocksteady may make new Batman game years after Suicide Squad.
Paramount Acquisition
Paramount acquired Warner Bros. Discovery and caused Rocksteady layoffs.
The big picture
Batman video games and movies face a long drought after James Gunn's exit from DCU.
