This backstory was included when Snyder introduced Ben Affleck’s Dark Knight in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, and it will be a driving force of Bruce Wayne in The LEGO Batman Movie.
Now, a new promo for The LEGO Batman Movie highlights the hero’s reluctant fatherly role to Robin in the upcoming film.
As such, the Caped Crusader was a natural choice for Warner Bros’ first spinoff film in the LEGO franchise.
The official Twitter account for The LEGO Batman Movie debuted the new 30-second promo [above], focusing on Robin’s both hilarious and heartbreaking desire for a family – as well as Batman’s aversion to hugs. As Bruce’s trusted butler explains to him, “Your fear is being a part of a family again.”