Will There Be a Bane Solo Movie? Last updated on February 24 2020 by Cooper Smith

DC is really in an experimental phase. After the critical failure of Suicide Squad, Batman vs Superman, and Justice League, it seems the studio is ready to try something new. That's why we got Joker, Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman 1984, and a reboot for Batman. Now this. Are we actually getting a Bane solo movie? Plot? Release date? Who would play Bane? In or out of the DCEU? Is this just a rumor? Read on for all the details.

Batman Spin Offs

Joker was a great film, a piece of art, and was an undeniable success for DC and Warner Brothers. Because of the money it brought in, the fans it has, and how well the movie did award-wise, this could be a smart move. Making another motion picture centered around a character like this makes sense. Talks of Batman villain spin off films are reportedly flying high and fast at Warner Bros (according to We Got This Covered).

Bane Actor (Who Would Play Him?)

Bane would probably not be played by the same person as in the Dark Knight Trilogy (Tom Hardy). Apparently Pedro Pascal, who's acted in Game of Thrones, Wonder Woman, and is the lead in the Disney Plus series The Mandalorian, is being considered for the role. It seems he's the lead candidate to play Bane in the upcoming movie. Here at TheMovieScoop.com, we think that Pascal would be a great fit. He's had lots of experience in high-budget productions. But if Pedro does play Bane, that would mean...

Outside of the DCEU

Simply because Pascal was in the first Wonder Woman movie, he likely wouldn't play a villian in that same extended universe. If he isn't the actor that ends up with the Bane role, who knows? However, right now it looks as if, similar to Joker, this Batman villain spin off movie will exist outside of the DCEU. Now, this opens up another opportunity. If Warner Bros sees this as a reliable and profitable strategy, Joker and this Bane solo film could be the start of a new DC cinematic universe. One of DC villains. Who knows? This could open the door to solo movies about Scarecrow, Darksied, Lex Luthor, or more.

Bane Plot

This movie is in the idea stage, so the plot is undetermined. But we can take a good guess that Bane's solo flick would be parallel to the Joker's. Most likely it would be an origin story of sorts, telling his story about becoming the villain he was in The Dark Knight trilogy. DC will want to make sure it's told through a dark and gritty lens so it can be as close to Joker as possible as try to imitate it.

Bane Release Date

DC is not just sitting around. Rather, they are quite busy and have a full schedule. There are multiple films they're thinking of making and are already confirmed. The lineup is long; Birds of Prey just came out, then Wonder Woman 1984, The Batman, James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, Black Adam, Shazam 2, The Flash, Aquaman 2, and more. Also, considering the fact that Bane (or whatever DC decides to call it) is just being thought of right now and pre-production is miles away, it could be a while. The Bane solo movie can probably be expected to have a mid-2023 release date.

Just a Rumor?

Sadly, right now at least, this story is simply in it's rumor phase. Speculation is growing however, and just because something's a rumor doesn't make it not true. These inside sources seem to be borderline trustworthy; just make sure to take all of this news with a grain of salt. While it's not confirmed, here at TheMovieScoop.com we're rooting for this film to get the go-ahead!

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