DCEU’s 5 Ben Affleck Batman Cuts Shows What Truly Killed The Franchise

Ben Affleck’s Batman was cut from several DCEU projects, highlighting a key element in the downfall of Warner Bros.’ live-action superhero franchise. Ben Affleck debuted as Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman, in 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, portraying the Dark Knight in the Zack Snyder-led film opposite Henry Cavill’s Superman. Batman was integral in forming the DCEU’s Justice League team, and became a staunch ally and mentor to several other heroes. However, with DC Studios’ new DC Universe about to kick-off in 2024, it’s become even more evident just how much the DCEU wasted Ben Affleck’s Caped Crusader, despite being a cornerstone of Warner Bros.’ faltering franchise.