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• The Dark Knight 4 could have introduced a darker, more serious version of Robin, departing from the traditional portrayal as a lighthearted sidekick.
• DC viewers were left hanging after The Dark Knight Rises, with the possibility of Joseph Gordon-Levitt's John Blake taking up the mantle as Robin.
• The DC Universe needs to explore darker Robin stories to give the character the respect he deserves, moving away from the campy versions seen in previous films.

The Dark Knight 4 never happened, but it would have delivered a unique take on Robin if it continued from the trilogy's end. While The Dark Knight Rises was the concluding chapter of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, it left DC viewers on an epic cliffhanger. Not only was Bruce Wayne still alive, but Joseph Gordon-Levitt's John Blake discovered the Batcave right after the reveal that John's real name was Robin. Batman was no more, but John Blake could continue the legacy started by Bruce Wayne so that Gotham would always have a defender.
Unfortunately, this was the end of The Dark Knight trilogy, and Gordon-Levitt never debuted as Robin. However, if The Dark Knight 4 did happen, it would have given audiences a darker version of Robin, rather than the tight-wearing, quippy sidekick viewers are accustomed to seeing in Batman movies. Robin hasn't been treated seriously in a live-action Batman movie yet, and this could have been an intriguing first in the franchise's history.
2:28 Related The Dark Knight 4: 3 Things That Would Need to Be Included in the Sequel The Dark Knight 4 is very unlikely to happen, but if it does, the Batman sequel must include these three things.
The Dark Knight 4 Would've Made A Version Of Robin Batman Movies Have Never Seen Close Robin has only been featured in two live-action Batman movies: Batman Forever and Batman & Robin, played by Chris O'Donnell. The other theatrical release he was in was The Lego Batman Movie, voiced by Michael Cera. Both versions were more lighthearted and goofy, with O'Donnell's version fitting the campy vibes of Joel Schumacher's Batman films. Cera portrayed Robin as a kid, whose whimsical demeanor often conflicted with Will Arnett's moody and stern portrayal of Batman.
While Robin can be silly or overly optimistic in the comics, plenty of darker stories exist that take the character seriously. The Dark Knight 4 would have featured this version of Robin, as he tries to carry on Batman's mantle with Bruce no longer there to guide him. Nolan imagined the Batman franchise more as a gritty crime drama, rather than a colorful superhero spectacle, and it would have been fascinating to see Robin in that atmosphere, especially after the character's film history. Fortunately, there are opportunities for a more serious take on Robin in the future.
Why The DCU Needs Darker Robin Stories The DCU needs to fix many of the mistakes made by the DCEU and throughout DC's film history. This includes Robin, who hasn't been done justice yet in a live-action film. Schumacher's version was too goofy to take seriously, and the DCEU's Robin was killed before he could debut. James Gunn's DCU needs to do Robin right, and that includes giving him a grittier story, so audiences can learn to respect the character. Robin has a reputation for being Batman's dorky sidekick, and a darker story could earn him more respect.
Fortunately, that's what audiences could get in Batman: The Brave and the Bold. According to Gunn, the DCU's Batman film will introduce Damian Wayne, Bruce's son who he had with Talia al Ghul. Gunn describes him as a "little murderer and assassin," and Damian is traditionally one of the more violent and unpredictable Robins in the comics. The DCU can finally give viewers the tough and intimidating Robin that audiences have waited for.
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Director Christopher Nolan Release Date August 16, 2012 Cast Christian Bale , Anne Hathaway , Michael Caine , Gary Oldman Runtime 2h 45m Upcoming DC Movies
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