Is Robin in The Batman sequel? James Gunn speaks out on the newest rumor sweeping the online concerning the Boy Surprise’s look on the silver display screen.

The rumor mill has lengthy churned with particulars concerning the upcoming sequel to The Batman. Whereas most have been confirmed as bunk given James Gunn solely lately obtained the script for the sequel, there’s been one facet that appeared to pervade virtually each report concerning the movie: Robin will seem in it. Particulars have been inconsistent on the who, the place, and the way, however the Boy Surprise has all the time been on the highest of minds of leakers and followers.

This rumor was reignited as soon as extra lately when veteran movie reporter Jeff Sneider confirmed that Robin would play a task in The Batman‘s sequel. Whereas the scooper didn’t reveal rather more concerning the character’s function for the movie, it put the web right into a frenzy speculating on how the enduring sidekick will probably be tailored on the silver display screen.

Is Robin In The Batman Sequel?

The rumor truly obtained so widespread that James Gunn, the co-head of the brand new DC Universe and producer of The Batman sequel, went on social media to weigh in. Whereas the director didn’t outright debunk claims that Robin could be within the movie, he did level out that lower than a dozen folks have learn the script, so any “rumor” is little greater than guess work.

“Guys, please cease believing this nonsense,” Gunn wrote on Threads. “I feel six of us have learn the script. Nobody is aware of something about The Batman 2.” 

It’s nonetheless potential that this rumor is true, given simply how typically Robin has been introduced up in discourse across the sequel. Nonetheless, it’s additionally equally doubtless that, whether it is true, all of that speak merely made it a secure guess for scoopers to throw into any round-up to extend their credibility.

The Batman sequel is at present set to hit theaters on October 1, 2027. Keep tuned for the newest information relating to Matt Reeves’ The Batman universe, and ensure to remain tuned to our YouTube channel for extra content material.