James Gunn Debunks ‘The Batman’ Video Game Rumor

James Gunn Debunks ‘The Batman’ Video Game Rumor

The head of the DCU, James Gunn, has debunked a rumor that Warner Bros. has plans for a video game in the Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson The Batman universe.

The rumor came via Puck News, which is run by Matthew Billoni, the former editor of The Hollywood Reporter and is an entertainment lawyer.

However, the info isn’t true.

A fan questioned James Gunn about The Batman video game on Threads, which Gunn shot down.

“Sadly there is no truth to this whatsoever,” replied Gunn to the fan.

Gunn also added below his comment, “There is also no truth to Tubthumping by Chumbawamba being played on the set of Superman (this is a real rumor on Reddit someone just sent me!)”

james gunn debunks the batman video game rumor

What is going on with The Batman 2?

While The Batman video game isn’t happening, Matt Reeves has The Penguin spinoff getting released on MAX and HBO in September starring Colin Farrell.

Matt Reeves is also continuing to develop his sequel to The Batman starring Robert Pattinson.

“We are working away right now!” Reeves, who executive produces the new Batman: Caped Crusader animated series, replied to a fan on X. “Really excited! Just taking a short break to see the [bat emoji] fun.”

About Matt McGloin

Matt McGloin is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Cosmic Book News, the independent entertainment news site he founded in 2008. He covers movies, comics, TV, video games, and pop culture, and has reported major industry scoops over the years, including revealing the Avengers: Endgame title ahead of its official announcement. Through Cosmic Book News, he helped Marvel Comics promote Guardians of the Galaxy and Nova through exclusive previews, artwork, and interviews, with the site also quoted in solicitations and on comic covers. He also reported on Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again retooling before it was later confirmed by the trades.