The DC FanDome was in full effect today, with tons of new reveals, updates, and more on DC properties. The show was capped off with the caped crusader himself, in The Batman. Great intel was shared by the movie's director, but a surprise trailer may have stolen the entire show.
There were multiple video game announcements that were made today, including the official reveal of Suicide Squad, developed by Rocksteady Studios. However, information on The Batman (2021) movie is what many were hoping for, and that's what they received. Matt Reeves, the director, shared his vision on the movie and answered questions from fans, but he knew he couldn't come to the event without having something to show, indicating that he had a tease to share.
The entire DC FanDome was closed out with a gorgeous trailer for The Batman. The story takes place in year two of Batman patrolling Gotham. The community still doesn't quite know what to think of Batman, and villains are unsure of whether they should fear him. But he is seen taking down minions and working with Gordon in the trailer.
The Batman (2021) trailer is much more than a teaser, with over two minutes of action. The Riddler being the main villain becomes evident in the trailer. Catwoman can also be seen, as she and Batman most likely start their cat and mouse game in the film. The visual feel of the trailer is reminiscent of the Batman Arkham games or even the Animated Series, with goth themes being prevalent.
The trailer game DC FanDome something to be excited about. It is likely that after spending countless hours dissecting the trailer, fans will find secrets and details that may not have been noticed the first few watched, much like the Tenet trailer from earlier in the year that Pattinson also stars in. Matt Reeves said that only 25% of the film was shot before the team temporarily shutdown thanks to COVID-19, but the trailer is more than enough to entice fans.
During the DC FanDome, fans were able to get a taste of Batman related video game news. In the Suicide Squad game, villains are tasked with killing the Justice League, which will most likely include Batman. With the newly revealed Gotham Knights, however, Batman is apparently dead. Players will be able to control Robin, Batgirl, Nightwing, and The Red Hood in the game, but Batman is but a memory according to the trailer. So The Batman (2021) trailer was the true showing of Batman for the event when it comes to entertainment news.
There is potential for the Pattinson and Reeves movie to be one of the best Batman films. The trailer shows that the vision of the movie is in line with the gritty Batman that so many fans love, with the gorgeous and horrifying backdrop of Gotham.
The Batman is set to release in 2021.