The Batman: 9 Things We Know So Far

Will this be the last time we see Batfleck?

Ben Affleck Batman
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Some fans can't get enough of him while others are unconvinced, but Batfleck isn't going anywhere for a while.

Ben Affleck's moody Caped Crusader is gearing up for Zack Snyder's superhero mash-up Justice League, and his first solo outing is also on the horizon.

The Batman was penciled in for a 2018 release, and while that might be ambitious since it recently changed directors, details about the movie are trickling in.

The story will follow on from the Dark Knight's appearances in Justice League and its predecessor Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and serve as a key chapter in Warner Bros' rapidly expanding DC cinematic saga.

Affleck was originally down to write, direct and star in the film, but recent developments have scaled his role back, with War for the Planet of the Apes helmer Matt Reeves now overseeing the project.

One of our villains has already been confirmed (sort of), along with the lowdown on returning cast and crew, plus a some tidbits about the movie's tone. Add a few rumours and leaks into the mix and The Batman is starting to take shape.

9. It Could Be Ben Affleck's Final Batman Outing

Ben Affleck Batman
Warner Bros.

After Ben Affleck vacated the director's chair, rumours began to fly that the seasoned actor was planning to ditch the cape and cowl entirely.

Matt Reeves recently addressed this speculation during a press junket for War for the Planet of the Apes, telling Getty that Batfleck is absolutely part of the project.

However, previous reports suggest Affleck is growing disillusioned with the DC cinematic universe amid lukewarm reviews and fan discontent, so his long-term future as the Caped Crusader is by no means etched in stone.

His departure would be a hefty blow to Warner Bros' superhero ambitions, with the studio banking on his involvement in future Justice League sequels, Batman follow-ups and no doubt a number of other films in a cameo capacity.

Let's hope they manage to pin him down indefinitely because having to recast such a recognisable character so soon could be damaging for the DC movie line.

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