Cheers erupted and Bat-signals were lit in celebration yesterday, thanks to the surprise announcement that Ben Affleck will be returning to the DC universe and reprising the Batman role for The Flash movie.
The Batman is schedule to open in theaters on June 25, 2021, with The Flash due to hit theaters on June 3, 2022.
“Matt Reeves’ upcoming The Batman film will not be affected and Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne is still viewed as the future of the franchise.”
Affleck’s Batman will join a growing list of batmen, including Michael Keaton’s Caped Crusader, with the latter’s involvement also being confirmed yesterday.