When a fight with Darkseid kills Bruce, Dick Grayson assumes the Batman mantle and - though reluctantly at first - Dick and Damian become the new Dynamic Duo.Īpart from being the official DCU introduction of the new canon, live-action Batman, The Brave and the Bold may just pave the way for the first solo DC Robin movie.
Beginning in Morrison's Batman & Son, Batman agrees to make Damian his new Robin, but struggles to contain Damian's murderous impulses. Talia secretly raised Damian as one of the greatest assassins in the League of Shadows. Based on the work of Grant Morrison - hailed by many as the greatest Batman writer of the 21st century - the DCU's The Brave and the Bold will introduce Damian Wayne, Bruce and Talia al Ghul's son. Not only is James Gunn's The Brave and the Bold going to be the first Batman and Robin movie since Schumacher's 1997 film, it may finally deliver the Dynamic Duo that comic book-savvy viewers have long been waiting for.
Though Batman & Robin remains one of DC's biggest failures, its disappointing outcome ultimately helped steer the company into new and profitable territory. Had that happened, it's reasonable to assume the Batman property would have remained inactive much longer, which in turn would have probably resulted in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy never coming to fruition. Even if the 1997 film had found success, its low critical rating could have weighed the franchise down, and would have probably not allowed it to continue past one or two sequels.
Superman III's box office signaled significant franchise fatigue, an outcome that would have likely been shared by any potential Batman & Robin follow-ups (one of which would have been a Batman Unchained movie). Related: Chris O'Donnell's Canceled Robin Movie Could Have Redeemed The Sidekick The movie grossed only $36 million globally, and the Superman franchise went dormant for nearly 20 years, before Superman Returns was released in 2006. Despite that, the franchise continued with Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Superman III did not resonate with audiences, earning $80 million worldwide (compared to Superman II's $190 million) and receiving generally negative reviews. The film leaned into comedy far more than the prior two installments, presenting a more absurdist take on the Man of Steel's universe. Following the release of Superman II, Reeve returned for Superman III.
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