Summary
An epic piece ofDCfan art shows what aSupermanandThe Batmancrossover would look like in live-action. DC is returning from the DCEU’s ashes withJames Gunn’s first chapter of the DCUand several Elseworlds titles. Interconnected live-action films, animated shows, limited series, and standalone titles cover every format and style ofDC’s upcoming projects, and a carefully planned slate for the DCU aims to streamline the new cinematic universe, avoiding the constant changes in direction that ruined the DCEU.
ArtistSPDRMNKYXXIIIimagines what a crossover between David Corenswet’s Superman and Robert Pattinson’s Batman would look like in a DC movie.The artwork shows Corenswet’s Superman and Pattinson’s Batman standing side by side, posing heroically behind what seems to be a hole in a wall. These two characters cannot meet on the big screen, as they belong to different universes. However, this hypothetical crossover has been gathering popularity on social media. See the full image below:
Robert Pattinson’s Batman Would Never Fit In David Corenswet’s Superman Universe
James Gunn’s Superman and Matt Reeves' The Batman Belong To Very Different Universes
Both Robert Pattinson’s Batman and David Corenswet’s Superman wear grounded suits, and it seems like they have similar character arcs in their debut movies — Pattinson’s Batman went from imposing fear on Gotham’s residents to becoming a symbol of hope byThe Batman’s ending scene, andSupermanset footage suggests that Corenswet’s Clark Kent earns his status as Metropolis' best superhero with blood, sweat, and tears. Yet,Matt Reeves’The Batmanuniverse is extremely gritty and grounded, while James Gunn’s DCU seems to be quite fantastical and filled with many metahumans from the start.
Batman and Superman’s arcs may also be incompatible despite their similarities. If the world is already acquainted with metahumans, superheroes, and vigilantes during the events ofSuperman, then the idea of a costumed vigilante fighting crime in Gotham shouldn’t be too special inThe Batman. In the DCEU, Superman’s status as the first known superhero was part of the reason why Batman turned his infamous reputation around. InMatt Reeves’The Batmanuniverse, there doesn’t seem to be any crime-fighting hero to look up to beyond Gotham’s Batman and Catwoman.
While a crossover between Robert Pattinson’s Batman and David Corenswet’s Superman would be exciting, keeping their stories separate is the best approach for both. Matt Reeves' plans forThe Batmansequels and spinoffs coud rival the quality and popularity of Christopher Nolan’sDark Knighttrilogy due to its standalone nature, andSupermanis set to launch the overarching story of James Gunn’s DCU, which also includes Batman’s DCU debut inAndy Muschietti’s upcomingThe Brave and the Bold. Not only would a crossover betweenThe Batmanand the DCU come off as forced, but it would likely ruin the plans for several upcoming DC projects.
