In a move that further cements his position as the architect of DC’s future, DC Studios’ Co-CEO James Gunn has appeared in a new behind-the-scenes video for the forthcoming game, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. The featurette, released to celebrate Batman Day 2025, sees Gunn personally endorse the title, signalling a strong connection between his overarching vision for the DC Universe and its interactive entertainment.
The game, developed by the veteran team at TT Games, is pitched as an expansive journey through the Caped Crusader’s 86-year history. It aims to weave together decades of films, comics, and television shows into a single experience, all filtered through the studio’s trademark comedic lens. In the video, James Gunn describes the project as “an absolute celebration of everything Batman,” lending his significant creative weight to the title.
Alongside Gunn, the video features commentary from DC’s President and Publisher, Jim Lee, as well as key figures from TT Games and The LEGO Group. They discuss the process of adapting the sprawling lore of Gotham’s protector into a cohesive game that honours every era, from the gritty to the camp.
The appearance of Gunn is particularly noteworthy. As the driving force behind the rebooted DCU, which officially kicks off with his own Superman film, his involvement here suggests a more unified multimedia strategy for DC’s characters. This LEGO Batman adventure appears to be an early example of that joined-up thinking, celebrating the hero’s entire past just as the cinematic universe prepares to forge his future.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is scheduled for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. For those eager to keep track of the game, it is now available to wishlist on the official LEGO site. As a bonus for long-term fans, players who create or already have a WB Games account will be able to unlock the Golden Age Batsuit at launch, a nod to the character’s first appearance in Detective Comics #27 back in 1939.
