Sometime back, there were circulating rumours online suggesting Chris Pratt might potentially play Batman. In response, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has recently provided some clarification for fans, which has generated some buzz amongst them. With David Corenswet’s debut as Superman in 2025, Gunn’s new superhero franchise, Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters, including six movies and six shows, is poised to usher in a fresh and exciting era for the DC Universe. Naturally, the attention is now focused on the other Justice League heroes who will be reimagined, including the Dark Knight himself in the upcoming film, The Brave and the Bold.

In a recent interview with Peluche En El Estuche, James Gunn addressed the question directly. When asked if his longtime Marvel collaborator might play Batman, he responded, “As Batman? No. As something else? Yes.” That short but juicy answer was enough to set fan theories ablaze. The fans now are suggesting theories of whether Chris Pratt could show up as a cocky Green Lantern, or a wisecracking Booster Gold,  or maybe even a villain who gets to spar with Superman. Given James Gunn’s history of collaborating with his preferred actors from Marvel in DC projects, it is perhaps not surprising that Chris Pratt’s name has been mentioned. Having worked together for several years on the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, it seems possible that, should a suitable role arise, Star-Lord might consider a change of universe.