The Batman doesn't hit theaters until 2021, but DC Comics fans got their first look at actor Robert Pattinson dressed as Batman, thanks to Director Matt Reeves.
On Thursday, Reeves shared a video via his Twitter of Pattinson wearing Batman's intimidating superhero costume, with the caption "#TheBatman #CameraTest."
The dark black and red video pans over the Batman symbol on the chest of the outfit and then we see Pattinson in Batman's cowl, looking rather ominous. The video also has a rather foreboding music soundtrack.
Yes folks that’s my music in the video Matt just sent out. Enjoy!! https://t.co/IW5LNroojL
— Michael Giacchino (@m_giacchino) February 13, 2020
If this video is any indicator of the upcoming movie's tone, fans might be in for a dark version of Batman.
In addition to Pattinson, The Batman also stars Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin, John Turturro as Gotham mob boss Carmine Falcone, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, Paul Dano as the Riddler, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Peter Sarsgaard as Gotham District Attorney Gil Colson, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, and Jayme Lawson as Gotham City mayoral candidate Bella Reál.
As expected, Batman fans had a few things to say about the new footage on social media.
One fan went so far to color correct the video footage to make it black and white.
The suit is incredible. 🦇 pic.twitter.com/7KSqDIrIUr
— patrick (@imPatrickT) February 13, 2020
Let's be real, we've never had a bad Batsuit. Well...maybe Batman & Robin's. pic.twitter.com/T9g8aZ3nTA
— A.R. Turo (@armonz2408) February 14, 2020
When you realize the Bat Symbol is made from the Gun that killed his parents #TheBatman #Batman pic.twitter.com/wxny4ZYrqD
— Jimmy Folino (@MrNiceGuy18_58) February 14, 2020
Ladies and Gentlemen , It’s Finally Here, Our First Look at:
— Afram Malki (@AframMalki) February 14, 2020
Robert Pattinson as Batman
And it’s so beautiful#TheBatman pic.twitter.com/U6Mx4BFRav
The look of the new batsuit looks like a modern take on the OG Detective Comics look. I really hope this means the movie is going back to the core root of who Batman is: a detective. More brain than brawn. Pattinson’s demeanor would fit well with that. We shall see! #TheBatman
— Jon Lee Brody (@JonLeeBrody) February 14, 2020
I sweaaaaar if this Batman keeps batarangs in his emblem & will be throwing them like a certified badass I think I will implode pic.twitter.com/DJaIqMIXAE
— Ruby Bann (@ruby_bann_) February 14, 2020
is this batman with a leather mask OR your favorite DJ at berghain pic.twitter.com/EcEVO5vPVl
— aseem the dream (@hotelgaruda) February 14, 2020
It would be cool to make a gritty serious Batman origin movie where the first time a character sees Batman in his suit they're like "Why are you dressed like Batman"
— Brooks Otterlake (@i_zzzzzz) February 14, 2020
The first photos of Pattinson as Batman have been released-I don't want to sound too picky but this uniform looks kinda weird to me-and it reminds me of Daredevil's.
— Clara Monnerat ︽✵︽ (@monnerat_clara) February 14, 2020
I hope his acting will surprise us. What do you think? pic.twitter.com/juMHE3s3r5
The Batman is scheduled to debut in theaters on June 25, 2021.