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[Updated]: Superman/Batman Teaming Up For 2015 Film

Warner Bros. teams up its two most popular characters for a Zack Snyder-directed blockbuster.

This morning, the LA Times Hero Complex broke the news that Warner Bros. has plans for the Caped Crusader to join in for the 2015 sequel to MAN OF STEEL. The Hollywood Reporter chimed in to confirm, and it looks like we're likely to see the team-up, featuring Henry Cavill in a reprisal of his role as Superman, along with a yet-to-be-announced Batman. David Goyer and Zach Snyder are also expected to be attached to this project.

Also rumored to be in development: a FLASH movie for 2016 and the much-awaited JUSTICE LEAGUE film in 2017.

We'll find out more after the Warner Bros./Legendary panel (currently in session!).

Update

The Batman/Superman movie is officially happening!

"Snyder is co-writing the story with David S. Goyer, who will then pen the screenplay. Production is expected to begin in 2014, with an anticipated release date in Summer 2015."

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@rico_3088: Marvel have proven they don't need just two characters to secure their film future.

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First Freddy vs Jason now this ;)

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FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! THEY ARE THE GREATEST SUPERHEROES IN THE WORLD AND THE HOTTEST!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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As much as I want to be happy for this. Don't you guys think they are rushing it a bit. I mean 2015 is two years away. Maybe I'm just skeptical. I love that they did this though this was my plan for DC. I'm glad they figured out that they can't rush into JL. Anyways nothing else, huh?is the panel over?

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Yehess

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Why couldnt Nolan direct i hate Zach Synder he sacrifices plot and story telling for transformer type special effects which drag on forever

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Amazing news!!

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Great news. I have always wanted to see a live Superman/Batman movie.

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I'm into it. Honestly, I didn't want yet another Batman origin movie (Mask of the Phantasm accomplished that nicely with a couple flashbacks).

This will let them just jump into it, and since I really like Man of Steel I'm excited now.

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@hexthis: Excess didn't breed stupid, horrible movies bred stupid. Apparently you are the result of it.

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@tanet62: WB's going with the safe bet....again.:P

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Disappointed.

No Wonder Woman? Big surprise right there, they'll probably put Aquaman before her, who knows, maybe Cyborg.

-shakes head at the irony of all this mess-

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@jointron33: That's what they thought in the 90's when it came to Batman. And the 80's with Superman. Excess breeds stupid ideas. Remember, Warner Brothers almost cast Armie Hammer (terrible casting) as Batman WHILE Christian Bale was still in the role. It's so dumb.

Thank you.

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@hexthis: Ugh........it's been a year. By the this comes out, it will have been 3 years. And I honestly don't think the general audience gives a damn, they'll just buy tickets

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Id actually prefer an Aquaman film before Flash, but the fact that they have a plan is exciting

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It's not even been a year since Dark Knight Rises.

I don't like this idea. I'm still attached to Christian Bale and having superheroes go through a revolving door like Spiderman and various X-men and Hulk really cheapens them. It's too excessive.

We keep going at this rate and people will think superheroes are overexposed and WORSE, disposable.

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the question is. who is going to be the villian?

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":DDD"

That's all I have to say about that.

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Obviously the main goal for any movie studio is to make money, but Marvel manages to make quality films, while DC is more than willing to ruin their characters for a quick buck.

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im super stoked. but im not sure how i feel about it not being christian bale :(

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Truly, this news is the finest! Or perhaps I should say....... World's Finest?

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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm...

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Hmm....

I'll believe it when the full cast is announced and the shooting begins. 'Till then I remain skeptical. This isn't the first time a Superman/Batman movie has been announced. With DC's film division I rarely trust anything they say. If this does indeed happen, it sounds like it could potentially be amazing. Still haven't seen Man of Steel though...

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If Christian Bale wont reprise the role. I vote for Matt Bomer to play the dark knight! The only problem I have with him is his height. If he were 6'2" he'd be perfect!

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@alkusanagi said:

"No one liked the new Superman, boss."

"Put Batman in it."

Cha-ching!

Simple as that.

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This is just going to be Dr. Manhattan/Nite Owl.

No thanks.

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yeah!!!!!!!!

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hopefully they don't $@&*%^#)( it up, like they did with "man of steel"

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Can't wait! =D

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Life is good =)

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Best announcement at Comic Con this year.

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This is so exciting!! And I personally would like to see a Flash movie than Wonder Woman.

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And just like that Marvel will get curbstomp in the future by DC comics they have awoken a monster and there is no way to stop it now.

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@lone_wolf_and_cub: I agree a batman/superman seems like a good test bed for DC. Marvel you better hurry and get wolverine and spidey back asap.

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So...I Am Legend was right...

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Well that's something.

Enjoy the internet while you can guys, i'm pretty sure the shitstorms over Avengers 2 and Batman/Superman are gonna crash like, every server ever.

Hahaha

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A Flash movie?! That's funny...

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Well I'm on board, you don't need to introduce Batman or even show us his origin. We know who he is and why he does what he does. Let's just roll him in and get the show started.

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Here is audio from the announcement for those curious.

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Whoa!!! Is.... is... this finally happening? I'll admit I almost had a tear in my eye. 2015 is going to be epic (Star Wars 7, The Avengers II, Superman/Batman, etc.). W.O.W.!

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Who cares about Wonder Woman? She could be introduced after Justice League. Stop the butthurt.

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@omgomgwtfwtf: I dont trust them with Batman thats for sure...I feel like Christopher Nolan should of did MOS

LOL ..... I dont trust Snyder or Goyer with Superman or Batman. I wonder if WB is aware that other writers and movie directors do exist. If I could choice someone to write or co-write this movie with Goyer it would have to be Mark Waid, he understands and loves both characters and he is a great writer who could make the movie much lighter and more inspirational.

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@maccyd said:

Flash before Wonder Woman? O_o

This big time. And I'd like to add there isn't even a mention of a Wonder Woman movie >=\.

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I think this movie has a lot of potential and could also crash and burn. I'm just trying to think of some great Superman/Batman stories that isn't TDKR. Will they bring in Darkseid at the end of the movie to set up a reason to have them form the Justice League? Marvel sure has done a better job so far of linking all their different characters together into the same universe. I know DC has only had one movie so far. But it would have been nice to see an end credits scene at the end of Man of Steel to hint better at this larger universe than a few signs with Lexcorp and Wayne Enterprises on them.