Comic book fans are very reliable when it comes to building up anticipation for movies. DC’s The Batman has been in the works for years, with delays caused by COVID-19 pushing Robert Pattinson’s debut as the Caped Crusader to March 4, 2022, from its original June 2021 release date.
The movie is back as a talking point, however, as DC’s Fandome debuted the official trailer where an in-depth look was given. With Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman also heavily featured in the teaser, Twitter has been abuzz about the movie’s imminent release. The best way to get excited for The Batman is to indulge in the fan response and there are many hilarious and entertaining Tweets to go through.
Bruce Wayne's Back Is Back
DC has always been masterful with bringing fans the best Batman movie posters. While a shot of Robert Pattinson’s back won’t make for a poster, it does hype up Bruce Wayne’s dangerous adventures as his back was shown to be heavily scarred.
This fan has given it the appropriate title by making a play on words. Technically, Bruce Wayne is back, since fans haven’t seen him for several years, but the fan is also pointing out Pattinson’s physical transformation. It will be interesting to see if the movie explains which battles were so intense that Bruce has so many scars to remember them by.
Catwoman Has Claws!
Catwoman is generally considered the best character in Batman Returns, where she is shown with claws as part of her suit. However, The Dark Knight Rises version didn’t feature this aspect, and the fan who’s tweeted this picture hasn’t missed a beat in expressing their enthusiasm.
Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman doesn’t have the flashiest suit in the trailer, but viewers did note the presence of claws. The Batwoman will be a dark interpretation of the DC Universe, so it’s likely that the film will feature Catwoman making full use of these very claws.
Even Leo Loves The Trailer
It’s always fun to see celebrities reacting to movies just as fans do. Although Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t actually check out The Batman trailer, this tweet suggests that’s exactly what they were doing. The picture is also pretty much how every fan would have looked when the trailer debuted.
Fans of comic book media don’t usually watch big-time reveals by themselves and there are generally similar enthusiasts who have watch parties. There’s no doubt that the hype train for The Batman will spread fast, just as it’s shown in this tweet.
It's A Batman Thing
There are always different opinions from fans, with some claiming The Dark Knight is the best Batman movie, while others preferring the DCEU version. Regardless, no matter who plays him, Batman has his trademark pose.
A shot of the superhero standing in a vantage point high above the city is a must, no matter the story, and The Batman is no exception. This fan thinks the practice is “a Batman thing” that shouldn’t be argued against and they’re most definitely right.
Robert Pattinson's Evolution
Robert Pattinson was out of the spotlight for about a decade before The Batman brought him back to the forefront. The actor was everywhere in the media when he played Edward Cullen in the Twilight series and it was inevitable that the character would come up again.
Edward Cullen famously glowed in the sunlight, which is in striking contrast to Batman, who prefers the darkness. It’s a great evolution for the actor to go from a young adult franchise to the hard-hitting Batman franchise.
Take That Haters!
Robert Pattinson’s time as Edward Cullen was something of a hindrance to his appeal as Batman, for some people when he was first announced as the superhero. Doubters took to social media to express their dissatisfaction, but The Batman trailer has put all of these to rest.
This fan has made a hilarious depiction of what Pattinson might be going through now after the unanimously positive reaction to The Batman. It goes to show that actors have it in them to portray characters they might not be associated with and the hype for the movie has intensified this further.
It's Never Enough
There’s little doubt that a reveal scene of Batman’s identity will be featured in the movie, although the trailer alluded to it already. Bruce Wayne claimed he had no care for his own well-being in the teaser and this fan has picked up on the same vibe.
According to this tweet, the person intends to check out the trailer over and again until The Batman releases in March 2022. The most ardent fans can certainly relate to this, with many future viewers set to rewatch the trailer and focus on its most minute details.
The Batman Trailer Starter Pack
The movie’s trailer blew away even those who doubted it could live up to the hype, while fans who were always confident feel validated. This tweet is definitely from someone who falls in the latter category, as they’ve advised how viewers should prepare before watching the trailer.
The tweet suggests that anyone who watches will feel a combination of their breath being taken away, becoming teary-eyed, and having goosebumps. To be fair, that’s exactly how a lot of fans have reacted, meaning the humorous tweet has quite a bit of truth attached to it.
He Is Vengeance
It’s about time a truly brutal Batman was adapted, as recent depictions have mellowed him down somewhat. Batman v Superman featured Affleck’s version in a scary light, but he was much calmer in Justice League, which makes The Batman seem like the movie to do the character full justice.
This fan is certain that villains will be terrified of what Pattinson’s incarnation will do and the trailer backs this claim. The likes of Penguin and other villains were seen reacting with horror over what Batman could do, so it’s just a matter of time before fans see what Pattinson’s Batman is truly capable of.
We're Watching For The Plot
A common joke tweet is to place the picture of the actors and claim people are watching for the plot when that’s the least of their concerns. Zoë Kravitz and Robert Pattinson got the same treatment from this fan, who is already sold on the film simply because the actors are in it.
In all fairness, the characters do seem to be just as desired, with Bruce Wayne coming across as a mysterious and tortured individual, while Selina Kyle seems duplicitous and sly. There’s also the fact that the trailer didn’t really give away much of the plot, meaning the actors really are the selling point.