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The saga of The Batman sequel exemplifies the current turbulence within Warner Bros. and DC Films. Despite a promising start, delays, studio shifts, and personal issues have cast doubt on whether fans will ever see Robert Pattinson don the cape and cowl again. As the studio's priorities evolve under James Gunn, the future of standalone, darker Batman tales remains uncertain—highlighting the perils of protracted development in modern blockbuster filmmaking. For now, DC fans will have to wait, hope, or accept that some stories are better left unmade rather than stretched beyond recognition.