Warner Bros. made a splash at BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi by bringing a full Batman display to the event, including a stylized Batmobile and a themed installation from Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.
The setup promoted the award-winning Yas Island theme park, which features Gotham City attractions, character experiences, and rides based on DC’s most popular heroes.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Shows Off Gotham
The booth highlighted the park’s Gotham City zone, complete with its Batman-themed rides, immersive streets, and character meet-and-greets.
@rivathia zaama? 👀 #warnerbros #batman #batmancar #bridgesummit ♬ original sound – Riva
The Batmobile on display became a popular photo spot for attendees as Warner Bros. used the Summit to spotlight the scale of its entertainment presence in the UAE.
What Is Summit 2025?
BRIDGE Summit bills itself as the largest debut media event in the world, functioning as both a conference and an exhibition covering the full media and entertainment landscape.
Thousands of creators, brands, executives, communicators, and industry leaders gather to explore the future of AI, Media, Creator economy, Music, Gaming, Tech, Marketing, and Film and TV.
The event’s mission is to align global talent and companies toward a more connected, innovative, and prosperous media future. Partners include heavyweights such as LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Forbes, Time, Google, and more.
@pilot_rizwantaj Fan moment haha I have always loved Batman and I met him today in Bridge summit in Abu Dhabi
♬ original sound – PilotRizwanTaj
Summit Speakers Include Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra Jonas
This year’s lineup featured major names like Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who spoke about the evolving entertainment landscape, global storytelling, and the expanding creator economy.
Idris Elba said he sees himself as a “bridge” between his heritage, storytelling, and global audiences, with a mission to empower African creators. He introduced Akunna, a platform and wallet he built to help African creators overcome banking barriers and actually receive earnings for their work.
Idris Elba reflects on the future of storytelling: every medium evolves, and film and television are no different. New generations reshape the tools, technology redefines the craft, and AI becomes another instrument that enhances how stories are made, and how audiences experience… pic.twitter.com/uMLWeSZmon
— BRIDGE Summit (@WMediaBridge) December 10, 2025
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, known for Prime Video’s Citadel, spoke at BRIDGE Summit 2025 about mastering craft, breaking stereotypes, and balancing ambition with well-being. She emphasized discipline, focus, and the importance of saying no, highlighting the intentionality and sacrifice behind her global success.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas reflects on the quiet cost behind a global career, the birthdays missed, the holidays skipped, the moments with loved ones she never got back.
— BRIDGE Summit (@WMediaBridge) December 9, 2025
At BRIDGE Summit, she reminds us that overwork is romanticized, but sacrifice is real.
There is a time to push,… pic.twitter.com/UFqjLlfIui
Warner Bros.’ Batman showcase added Hollywood-level energy to the event floor, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s growing position as a global entertainment hub.
