Fans troll DC Studios as they confirm Robert Pattinson’s Batman will not be part of the DCU: "Fumbling before they even start"

News has broken out that DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran have confirmed that Robert Pattinson's Batman 2, slated to hit cinemas in 2027, will not be a part of DCU.

"We love him, but we've got to introduce a Batman into the DCU," they reportedly said, prompting an outcry from fans all across the internet. Users have already begun decrying the decision, though it seems like as usual, it is tinged with a bit of humor as well.

Some fans are even poking fun at the idea that the studio is messing up before they even give the film a chance. And, in that spirit, we've listed below all of the funniest comments found online. Some of these are guaranteed to leave you hysterical.

Disclaimer: This piece reflects the writer's opinion; the reader's discretion is advised. Do let us know in the comments what you think should have made the cut.

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News that the upcoming Batman movie will not be a part of the DCU breaks out on X, fans react with a blend of rage and humor: Read all the funniest comments below

Check out one of the funniest comments we came across online:

"They are fumbling before they even start."

Scores online echoed the sentiments, which also means there's a plethora of memes online:

"So why does it exist?" one user hilariously asked.

"DCU is dead on arrival," another jokingly asserted.

"Hey James, will you avoid stupid decisions to fix the DCU film universe?" a third user humorously asked the co-head.

"Phenomenal news," someone else jested.

Even more chimed in to poke fun at the co-heads for making such a decision, with some even suggesting they may be self-sabotaging:

"wait so we get a new Batman again? like how many are we on now lol feels like a revolving door at this point," one snappy user quipped.

"so the best DC universe is NOT part of the DC universe," another sarcastic user tweeted.

"And just like that, doomed to fail before it even got off the ground," an X user echoed.

"The Batman 2 is never getting made bro," a disappointed fan quipped.

One user had no words to say, and could only seem to communicate via this GIF:

Someone else hilariously chimed in with a GIF of the Batman 2 actor himself:

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Only time will tell just how well the second installment of the Robert Pattinson film plays out.