Michael Keaton's Batman will take to the skies in a new Batwing in the upcoming film, The Flash, according to recently released merchandise for the DC Universe film.Shared on Twitter, the toy set features figures of The Flash and Keaton's Dark Knight as well as the "Ultimate Batwing," which looks like a sleeker version of the Batwing Keaton piloted in Tim Burton's 1989 film, Batman. At this time, it is unknown how the new Batwing will factor into the film's story, which will reportedly be based on the popular 2011 comic book limited series, Flashpoint.
The Flash marks Keaton's return as Bruce Wayne after 30 years. He previously portrayed the DC character in Tim Burton's 1989 film Batman and its 1992 sequel Batman Returns. Keaton departed the role after Burton left the franchise during the development of 1995's Batman Forever. In addition to a new Batwing, Keaton's Batman will also sport an updated Batsuit. Before James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios in November 2022, Keaton was expected to follow up The Flash with a Batman Beyond film, which has since been scrapped due to ongoing changes concerning the DCU. While plot details for the canceled Batman Beyond adaptation are scarce, the film would have seen Keaton's Bruce Wayne rekindle his romance with Selina Kyle/Catwoman.
New Flash Trailer Drops on Super Bowl Sunday
While fans were treated to a sneak peek at The Flash DC FanDome in October 2021, it has been over a year since Warner Bros. released any new footage from the DCU film. However, The Flash drought is about to end with recent reports indicating that the first official trailer for the film will debut during the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. If true, The Flash will be the first Warner Bros. film to have a presence at the annual NFL championship event since 2006. Following the Super Bowl, The Flash trailer will be attached to screenings of Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania screenings starting on Feb. 16, 2023.
Ezra Miller reprises his DCU role as Barry Allen/The Flash in The Flash alongside both Keaton and Ben Affleck's respective Caped Crusaders. Also returning from previous DCU films are Kiersey Clemons as Iris West, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Antje Traue as Faora-Ul and Temuera Morrison as Thomas Curry. Ron Livingston and Maribel Verdú will portray Barry's parents Henry and Nora Allen while Sasha Calle steps into the role of Supergirl. Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Rudy Mancuso and Luke Brandon Field have also been cast in undisclosed roles. Gal Gadot and Henry Cavill were expected to cameo in The Flash as Wonder Woman and Superman, respectively, but their scenes have since been cut from the film.
The Flash opens in theaters on June 16, 2023.
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