# Batman Video Games and Movies in Drought

> DCU Batman project may vanish after James Gunn exits Warner Bros. Skydance.
- Title: Batman Video Games and Movies in Drought · IGN | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: batman, james gunn, dcu, warner bros skydance, arkham knight, rocksteady, the batman, suicide squad, paramount, warner bros discovery, IGN
- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/batman-video-game-fans-are-feeling-the-pain-too-after-todays-james-gunn-news
- Author: Ryan McCaffrey
- Published: 2026-11-09T20:15:13.199+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: batman, james gunn, dcu, warner bros skydance, arkham knight, rocksteady, the batman, suicide squad, paramount, warner bros discovery, gaming, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Batman video games and movies face a long drought after James Gunn's exit from DCU.