10 Ways DCEU's New Multiverse Could Outshine The MCU

10. They've Got The Goddamn Batman Back

A lot of actors have suited up as Batman at this point, and while the likes of Christian Bale and Ben Affleck certainly managed to make an impact, it's Michael Keaton who remains THE Batman in the eyes of many comic book fans. His work in those early movies was extraordinary, and Warner Bros. bringing him back for The Flash and beyond is undeniably exciting.

Clearly eyed as a replacement for Affleck's Dark Knight, this Batman will reportedly serve as a mentor to characters in this shared world, including Batgirl. This is an unprecedented move, and the equivalent of Marvel Studios bringing Robert Downey Jr. back as Iron Man twenty years from now.

This is also a decision which opens the door to Batman Beyond being adapted, a move which could work nicely for the DC Extended Universe, while allowing a younger Bruce Wayne's story to continue playing out in Matt Reeves' The Batman trilogy. The future has never looked better for the DCEU, and the addition of this classic Batman is a guaranteed game-changer.