James Gunn confirms Matt Reeves' involvement in the DCU beyond The Batman II

James Gunn, head of DC (Detective Comics) Studios, has officially stated that Matt Reeves, the director of The Batman, is not only broadening the scope of The Batman universe but is also actively creating a series within the new DC Universe and is set to play a significant role in various other DCU projects as well.

What

• After the hit release of The Batman, director Matt Reeves is busy with a sequel titled The Batman II.

• He's also working on a Max TV series featuring The Penguin and another series exploring Arkham Asylum.

• While many assumed these were Elseworlds titles, DC Studios co-chair James Gunn clarified that the Arkham series is indeed part of the DC Universe.

• While answering fan queries on social media platform Threads on Monday, DCU co-head James Gunn confirmed that Matt Reeve’s involvement will range even beyond with further DCU projects.

What do we know about the Arkham series?

• Originally intended as a project centered around the Gotham City Police Department, the Arkham series underwent a transformation.
• It shifted its focus to center on the inmates housed within the notorious mental hospital.

• Initially, not much was known about the project, leading to the assumption that it would be connected to The Batman, possibly involving Barry Keoghan's Joker and other asylum inmates.
• However, Gunn confirmed on the Threads platform that Arkham Asylum will be part of the new DCU, coexisting with Superman: Legacy and Creature Commandos.