Upcoming sequel, The Batman Part II, plans to introduce a notable ally of The Dark Knight, potentially debunking a prominent fan theory concerning its storyline.
In a recent development, James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, has explicitly denied rumours that Robin will be featured in the upcoming film The Batman Part II. Gunn stated that these rumours are "nonsense" and that only a few people have even read the script, which was recently submitted[1][2].
Director Matt Reeves had previously hinted at the possibility of Robin being considered for the film, but the final screenplay and official statements do not confirm his inclusion[3][4]. The Batman Part II is part of DC's "Elseworlds" label, a separate continuity from the main DCU that James Gunn is developing[4].
A version of Robin (Damien Wayne) is already planned for introduction within the main DCU through the upcoming Batman: The Brave and the Bold movie, which is distinct from Reeves' Gotham storyline[3]. This separation helps keep Reeves’ Batman story standalone within the Elseworlds imprint, without currently crossing over into the main DCU continuity.
In summary, Robin’s appearance in The Batman Part II is officially denied by DC Studios leadership. The Batman saga is a separate continuity from the main DC Universe, which has its own planned Robin introduction. This separation helps preserve distinct narrative directions and tonal differences between the two Batman portrayals within DC's broader filmmaking slate[1][3][4].
The Batman Part II is scheduled to begin filming in early 2026, but it's not confirmed to be heavily inspired by 'The Long Halloween' comic book series, as Robin is not a character in that series. The Batman and Son comic series features a character named Damien, who is Batman's son. If The Batman Part II features Damien Wayne, it might raise questions about the potential integration of The Batman Epic Crime Saga into the DCU.
The film might feature one of the well-known Robins, such as Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Damien Wayne, or one of the less well-known female Robins in Stephanie Brown or Carrie Kelley. However, these speculations remain unconfirmed for now.
[1] Source for Gunn's denial [2] Source for script submission [3] Source for Reeves' hints [4] Source for Elseworlds connection
Cameras will not capture Robin in The Batman Part II, as James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, has denied his inclusion in the film. Your movie-and-tv streaming platform might offer various DC movies and shows where elseworlds versions of Robin (such as Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Damien Wayne, Stephanie Brown, or Carrie Kelley) come alive in different storylines.
