Batman rumours on the rise
Warner Bros. could be releasing four new films in 2019
Bat-fans might want to start circling certain weekends on their 2019 calendar.
That’s because, according to a Reddit post on DCEU Leaks, Warner Bros. could be releasing four Batman-themed movies in 2019 — just in time for the character’s 80th anniversary.
If the Reddit thread holds true, the plan for 2019 is to release the Harley Quinn-led Gotham City Sirens for Valentine’s Day weekend, a spinoff surrounding Nightwing on Memorial Day weekend, Joss Whedon’s potential Batgirl film in August and Ben Affleck’s solo outing as the Dark Knight in The Batman in November.
In addition, two Batman animated films would be released that same year, one of which would be an adaptation of the revered graphic novel The Long Halloween.
As for the stand-alone Batman film, the Reddit thread suggests that Deathstroke may not be the main villain. Newly-hired director Matt Reeves wants to feature more of Batman’s antagonists in the film.
In an interview with Postmedia last year, Jared Leto said he wants to see the Clown Prince of Crime go up against Bats.
“I hope it’s an introduction (of the Joker) ... and not the end!” Leto said. “I think it would be incredible to see Batman and the Joker go head-to-head! This Batman and this Joker. I mean, I don’t know, that might be too much! But that would be fun.”
Other rumours in the DCEU Leaks Reddit thread, which Warner Bros. did not respond to, include news that Killer Frost could be the new female lead in Suicide Squad 2, taking the place of Harley Quinn.