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The DCU Is Better Off Without More Batman Movies for Awhile

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Story by Lisa Laman
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The DCU hits pause on Batman films, allowing the franchise to focus on fresh characters and build anticipation for the Caped Crusader's return.
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  • The postponement of 'The Batman: Part II' and 'The Brave and the Bold' signals the DCU's intent to spotlight lesser-known heroes like Clayface and Sgt. Rock, introducing new stories to the general audience.
  • Delaying Batman's next big-screen outing could follow the blueprint of past successes, like the 8-year gap between 'Batman & Robin' and 'Batman Begins' that led to the acclaimed Dark Knight trilogy.
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Matt Reeves, Andy Muschietti, Ben Affleck, James Gunn, Peter Safran, Christopher Nolan, DC Universe, DC Extended Universe, The Batman: Part II, The Brave and the Bold, Batman: Arkham City, Batman Forever, Joker, DC League of Super-Pets, Blue Beetle, Shazam!, The Dark Knight trilogy
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