Bruce Wayne (DC Extended Universe)

Bruce Wayne Batman
DC Extended Universe character
Ben Affleck as Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
First appearance	Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Last appearance	The Flash (2023)
Based on	Batman by Bob Kane Bill Finger
Adapted by	Chris Terrio David S. Goyer Zack Snyder
Portrayed by	Ben Affleck Brandon Spink (young)
Voiced by	Jorma Taccone (Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers)[1]
In-universe information
Full name	Bruce Thomas Wayne
Alias	Batman
Title	CEO of Wayne Enterprises
Occupation	Business executive vigilante
Affiliation	Wayne Enterprises Justice League Unnamed Insurgency (Knightmare reality)
Family	Thomas Wayne (father) Martha Wayne (mother) Dick Grayson (adopted son)[a]
Origin	Gotham City, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality	American
Abilities	Genius-level intellect Expert detective Master martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant Master tactician, strategist, and field commander Peak human physical and mental condition Mastery in stealth and espionage Acrobatic prowess Proficient scientist and engineer Utilizes high-tech equipment and weapons

Bruce Wayne, also known by his superhero vigilante alias Batman, is a fictional character in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The character was portrayed by Ben Affleck in Zack Snyder's 2016 superhero film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the 2017 film Justice League (as well as its 2021 director's cut), Suicide Squad (2016), and The Flash (2023). Fans nicknamed this iteration of the character "Batfleck", a portmanteau of "Batman" and "Affleck".^[2] In the films' universe, Bruce had already been active as Batman for twenty years before the emergence of Superman, and despite being initially at odds with him to the point of paranoia and anger, Batman comes to appreciate the former, starting the Justice League in his honor after Superman's sacrifice to stop Doomsday. The Justice League, under Wayne's leadership, fights to prevent Steppenwolf from collecting the three Mother Boxes and destroying Earth alongside his master Darkseid, eventually resurrecting Superman to aid in their collective efforts.

The DCEU marks the fifth time Batman was portrayed in film, but the first to share a film series with other DC superheroes such as Superman and Wonder Woman. Although the announcement of Affleck's casting in Batman v Superman was initially met with intense fan backlash, his performance received positive reviews despite the film's generally unfavorable reception. Affleck was later hired to write, direct, and star in his own standalone Batman film entitled The Batman before stepping down from both roles. The project would be realized as another reboot by Matt Reeves, with Robert Pattinson succeeding Affleck in the role, although Affleck would nonetheless return for The Flash, alongside Michael Keaton as a variant of Affleck's version. By the end of that film, when Barry Allen travels back in time to ensure his father is found innocent of the murder of Barry's mother, Bruce Wayne's appearance is altered and is portrayed by George Clooney.

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