The Batman (2021) Trailer, Release Date, Cast, Plot and more Last updated on March 20, 2020 by Cooper Smith

The teaser images for The Batman look really cool. Dark, gritty, and perfect for this upcoming style of Robert Pattinson's take on Batman. Directed by Matt Reeves, the first looks at the new Batsuit and Batmobile have gotten DC fans excited. Here's everything we know about The Batman (2021), including the trailer, release date, cast, plot and more! Is it a part of the DCEU? Read on to find out.

The Batman (2021) Cast

Of course, the film stars Robert Pattison (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Twilight Saga) as Bruce Wayne. Then we have Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood, Looper) as Riddler. Zoë Kravitz (Mad Max: Fury Road, Divergent) as Batwoman. Jeffrey Wright (The Goldfinch, Shaft) as Commissioner Gordon. Colin Farrell (Dumbo, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) as Penguin. And Andy Serkis (Black Panther, Lord of the Rings) as the lovable butler, Alfred Pennyworth.

The Batman (2021) Plot

Reportedly the movie is set to take place during the 90's, when the Caped Crusader was in the beginning stage of his adventures. It could be an origin story of some sort, but very little is truly known about the plot overall. Some fan theories are more likely than others, but DC has yet to confirm anything.

The Batman (2021) Release Date

COVID-19 has delayed many movies. In fact, The Batman's production has been suspended by Warner Brothers in worry of the coronavirus. To keep the cast and crew safe, the filming of that movie has been paused. So while there is a confirmed release date, it could be pushed back for who knows how long. Depending on how long Warner Bros decides to prolong the production's suspension, the release date could be delayed as well. However, as it stands, the current release date for The Batman is June 25, 2021.

The Batman (2021) Movie Trailer

When will The Batman movie trailer come out? As discussed in a previous article, we took into account many factors to determine a likely The Batman trailer release date. Using past DCEU movie trailer examples, like Shazam! and Wonder Woman 1984, as well as the timing of other huge blockbusters coming out later in the year, we are able to estimate a decent day. Our official prediction is November 18, 2020. This would be in time for the release of Godzilla vs Kong. The trailer would be out about seven months before the actual movie was, which makes sense. So DC fans can be ready for The Batman movie trailer in November.

DC Extended Universe

The question then becomes: Is The Batman part of the DCEU? The DC Extended Universe consists of movies like Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Justice League and more. While this is technically a reboot of the Caped Crusader, it is set to be the tenth film in the DCEU. Short answer: Yes, The Batman (2021) is part of the DC universe. Long answer: While it is set in the same cinematic universe, it will be distanced pretty far from the well-known characters like Superman, The Flash, etc. This is a standalone movie, and while there will be characters like The Penguin and Batwoman appearing, don't expect DCEU fans favorites to be popping in throughout the film. It is a solo movie, that while part of the DC Extended Universe, isn't going to be very connected to it.

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