That was the case until the latest DCU press event was held last Friday (February 21), anyway, with Gunn and fellow studio CEO Peter Safran providing the most significant update yet on their DCU Chapter One plans. Here are the six biggest takeaways from the presentation:

While the new DCU is launching with Superman, the franchise doesn't have a Batman, and the studio's heads weigh in on a possible choice close to home.

We've got updates on Authority, Booster Gold, Swamp Thing, Teen Titans, Peacemaker, and so much more—right from DC Studios' James Gunn and Peter Safran.

DC Studios boss James Gunn said that it was "very unlikely" (via Variety) and "certainly not the plan" (via Collider) that Robert Pattinson would play Batman in upcoming The Brave and the Bold. But, "I wouldn’t rule anything out," Gunn added. "He could show up in something else. But the actor doesn’t exist [yet]."

Batman films "The Brave and the Bold" and "Clayface" are chugging along, while "Waller," "The Authority," and "Swamp Thing" need more time.

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DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran have shared some big DCU updates, revealing where things stand with Lanterns and Supergirl: Women of Tomorrow. We also have news on the animated Dynamic Duo.

James Gunn was cryptic when asked about what his next DCU film could be, leading to speculation of a World's Finest team-up film.

Unfortunately for those Batfans, the DC Studios co-head has made it clear he has no plans to make Pattinson the DCU's Batman. Read more: Robert Pattinson Shares Major Plot Update