For a long time, it’s been rumored that Affleck’s Batman film will simply be titled The Batman, as opposed to having a more elaborate title (a la Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice) to distinguish it from the many Batman movies that have come before.
Another key difference between Affleck’s film and Batman movies that have come before is its villain, confirmed to be the mercenary-for-hire Slade Wilson a.k.a.
Affleck has now confirmed that until further notice, this is indeed the title of the film.
“The movie I think is going to be called ‘The Batman’.