DC's Peacemaker creator James Gunn openly expresses doubt about the authenticity of one of the most peculiar characters, Bat-Mite, before season 2 premieres: "I can't confirm Bat-Mite's existence as factual."
Bat-Mite, a beloved character from the DC comics, made an appearance in Peacemaker Season 1, but his presence in the new DC Universe (DCU) is yet to be confirmed, according to showrunner James Gunn.
Gunn, who is also the co-head of DC Studios, has clarified that nearly all events from Peacemaker Season 1 are canon in the new DCU, except possibly Bat-Mite. He explained that while Bat-Mite is one of his favourite characters and was referenced in the first season, he cannot definitively confirm that Bat-Mite is real within the current DCU continuity.
Bat-Mite is an interdimensional imp from the comics who idolises Batman and has reality-warping powers, which could complicate incorporating him into the new, more grounded DCU. Although Gunn is enthusiastic about the character and hopes to see him appear—potentially in future projects like Matt Reeves' Batman work—he has not made a definitive call on Bat-Mite’s status in the new canon yet.
Bat-Mite is described as a two-foot-tall interdimensional imp who stans Batman. His costume features bent ears and skinny legs with a fat little body, dressed in a little Batman costume. His inclusion in the new DCU reality could have chaotic ramifications, given his reality-warping powers.
Peacemaker Season 2, which arrives on HBO Max on August 21, will likely feature more comic-book references, as Gunn has a penchant for adapting offbeat DC characters. Gunn has started an official podcast ahead of Peacemaker Season 2, urging fans to listen to the podcast for answers to canon questions regarding Peacemaker.
The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) is reportedly dead according to James Gunn, but the future of Bat-Mite in the DCU remains uncertain. Fans will have to wait and see if Bat-Mite makes an appearance in future DC movies and shows on the way in 2025 and beyond.
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- The total filmography of James Gunn includes the first season of Peacemaker, which has introduced several DC Universe (DCU) characters, but the future of Bat-Mite, a beloved comics character with reality-warping powers, remains uncertain in the new DCU.
- Gunn has clarified that the events of Peacemaker Season 1 are largely canon in the new DCU, with the exception of Bat-Mite, whose inclusion in the DCU continuity has not been definitively confirmed, despite his much-anticipated appearances in the first season.
- The second season of Peacemaker, set to premiere on August 21 on HBO Max, will likely incorporate more offbeat DC characters, as Gunn is known for his penchant for adapting lesser-known DC comic book personalities.
- With the reported demise of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), fans are watching eagerly for news on the future of Bat-Mite in the DCU, as they await the release of upcoming DC movies and shows in 2025 and beyond.
- As the co-head of DC Studios, Gunn has started an official podcast ahead of Peacemaker Season 2, urging fans to tune in for insights and clarifications on the canon status of Bat-Mite and other DC characters in the new DCU.
