How likely is Batman to make an appearance in the live-action adaptation of Netflix&#039;s The Sandman

Is Netflix’s &#8220;The Sandman&#8221; Part of the DC Extended Universe? Can We Expect a Batman Cameo in the Show?

“I’m the King of Dreams. Ruler of the Nightmare Realm.” Did the voiceover from
the trailer of the much anticipated The Sandman send chills down your back? You
are not alone. Several fans of the 75 comic book issues and otherwise are
waiting with bated breath for Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the cult
classic. Avid readers who’ve devoured the graphic novels multiple times,
however, do have some valid questions regarding the placement of The Sandman in
the DC Universe. Let’s try to clarify, shall we?


IS NETFLIX’S THE SANDMAN CANON TO THE DCEU?

Back in 1989, the world of The Sandman comics
[https://netflixjunkie.com/the-sandman-fans-catch-comics-nitty-gritty-in-the-netflix-adaptations-teaser/]
written by Neil Gaiman was very much a part of and even dictated by the DC
Universe. The early issues even featured multiple cameos established in the
universe. Scarecrow, the incarcerated Batman villain, Justice League members,
and even Martian Manhunter showed up in the books. However, by his own
admission, Neil Gaiman
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-neil-gaiman-makes-shocking-admission-about-the-sandman-comics-and-how-the-translation-was-better-than-the-american-version/]
grew tired of the rules and limitations of the existing universe.

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On the one hand, Gaiman has explicitly admitted that the lore for The Sandman
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-beings-in-some-ways-more-powerful-than-gods-neil-gaiman-unravels-the-lore-for-the-sandman-and-who-are-the-seven-endless/]
is an independent entity barring a few characters that he “inherited or stole or
begged or borrowed from the DC Universe itself.” On the other hand, in
quintessential Neil Gaiman style, he toys with his fans. When a Twitter user
asked if The Sandman “is happening in the current DCEU?”, Neil being Neil
replied, “It is happening in all possible universes, including ours.” Utterly
ambiguous, which left us all hopeful. 

> It is happening in all possible universes, including ours.
> https://t.co/qecS0b6jRU [https://t.co/qecS0b6jRU]
> 
> — Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) July 26, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1551935068028944384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



In an interview with RadioTimes, Neil revealed
[https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/sandman-dc-universe-explained/], “I began
it in the DC Universe incredibly intentionally.” But later, when he had to
rewrite a few characters just to feed the canon for the DC universe, he thought,
“This is too much like hard work actually trying to do all this continuity and
keep it all going with other comics, I think I’ll just not. I’ll go off and do
my own thing and when I visit DC continuity, I’ll go and visit those bits that
everyone’s forgotten about and nobody cares about, like Element Girl or Prez.”

ALSO READ: ‘The Sandman’ Composer David Buckley Will Have Another One of His
Masterpieces on Netflix This August
[https://netflixjunkie.com/coming-soon-the-sandman-composer-david-buckley-will-have-another-one-of-his-masterpieces-on-netflix-this-august/]


WILL BATMAN APPEAR IN THE NETFLIX ADAPTATION?

Going back to the comics, issue #71 of Volume 10 titled The Wake, had Clark
Kent, Martian Manhunter, and Batman in the same panel. So why wouldn’t the
audience hope for a similar scene in the live-action adaptation? Also,
fortunately, or unfortunately, we live in the era of the cinematic universe.
With MCU and DCEU overpowering, there is also a theory of a Grand Pixar
Cinematic Universe.

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As usual, Neil Gaiman has a way of quashing our dreams and still keeping the
intrigue alive. On his Tumblr page, he shared
[https://neil-gaiman.tumblr.com/post/657838858842603520/hi-neil-a-question-thats-occurred-to-me-since]
that with Netflix, they have a “chance to do it again, and to do it with the
economy of not needing to exist in a shared universe in the same way.” He even
added that they “don’t need the scene with the Justice League to get Dream to
the Ruby.” There probably goes our chance of having a Batman cameo.



Is Neil Gaiman serious about his statement or is it just one of his misdirects
to throw us off the scent? Only time will tell. And the best part? We don’t have
to wait too long. The Sandman will premiere on August 5 on Netflix. Let us know
your thoughts.

ALSO READ: Netflix Unveils the Voice Behind Martin Tenbones in ‘The Sandman’,
Remember Shrunken Head From ‘Harry Potter’?
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-netflix-unveils-the-voice-behind-martin-tenbones-in-the-sandman-remember-shrunken-head-from-harry-potter/]

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An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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&#8220;I&#8217;m the King of Dreams. Ruler of the Nightmare Realm.&#8221; Did the voiceover from the trailer of the much anticipated The Sandman send chills down your back? You are not alone. Several fans of the 75 comic book issues and otherwise are waiting with bated breath for Netflix&#8217;s live-action adaptation of the cult classic. Avid readers who&#8217;ve devoured the graphic novels multiple times, however, do have some valid questions regarding the placement of The Sandman in the DC Universe. Let&#8217;s try to clarify, shall we?
<h2>Is Netflix&#8217;s The Sandman canon to the DCEU?</h2>
Back in 1989, the world of <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/the-sandman-fans-catch-comics-nitty-gritty-in-the-netflix-adaptations-teaser/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sandman comics</a> written by Neil Gaiman was very much a part of and even dictated by the DC Universe. The early issues even featured multiple cameos established in the universe. Scarecrow, the incarcerated Batman villain, Justice League members, and even Martian Manhunter showed up in the books. However, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-neil-gaiman-makes-shocking-admission-about-the-sandman-comics-and-how-the-translation-was-better-than-the-american-version/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">by his own admission, Neil Gaiman</a> grew tired of the rules and limitations of the existing universe.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-42289 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/daniel-dandman-metal-1200x675-1.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/daniel-dandman-metal-1200x675-1.jpg 1200w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/daniel-dandman-metal-1200x675-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/daniel-dandman-metal-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/daniel-dandman-metal-1200x675-1-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" />
On the one hand, Gaiman has explicitly admitted that <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-beings-in-some-ways-more-powerful-than-gods-neil-gaiman-unravels-the-lore-for-the-sandman-and-who-are-the-seven-endless/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the lore for The Sandman</a> is an independent entity barring a few characters that he &#8220;inherited or stole or begged or borrowed from the DC Universe itself.&#8221; On the other hand, in quintessential Neil Gaiman style, he toys with his fans. When a Twitter user asked if The Sandman &#8220;is happening in the current DCEU?&#8221;, Neil being Neil replied, &#8220;It is happening in all possible universes, including ours.&#8221; Utterly ambiguous, which left us all hopeful. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
It is happening in all possible universes, including ours. <a href="https://t.co/qecS0b6jRU">https://t.co/qecS0b6jRU</a>
&mdash; Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) <a href="https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1551935068028944384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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In an interview with RadioTimes, Neil <a href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/sandman-dc-universe-explained/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed</a>, &#8220;I began it in the DC Universe incredibly intentionally.&#8221; But later, when he had to rewrite a few characters just to feed the canon for the DC universe, he thought, &#8220;This is too much like hard work actually trying to do all this continuity and keep it all going with other comics, I think I’ll just not. I’ll go off and do my own thing and when I visit DC continuity, I’ll go and visit those bits that everyone’s forgotten about and nobody cares about, like Element Girl or Prez.&#8221;
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/coming-soon-the-sandman-composer-david-buckley-will-have-another-one-of-his-masterpieces-on-netflix-this-august/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘The Sandman’ Composer David Buckley Will Have Another One of His Masterpieces on Netflix This August</a>
<h2>Will Batman appear in the Netflix adaptation?</h2>
Going back to the comics, issue #71 of Volume 10 titled The Wake, had Clark Kent, Martian Manhunter, and Batman in the same panel. So why wouldn&#8217;t the audience hope for a similar scene in the live-action adaptation? Also, fortunately, or unfortunately, we live in the era of the cinematic universe. With MCU and DCEU overpowering, there is also a theory of a Grand Pixar Cinematic Universe.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-42298 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WhatsApp-Image-2022-07-30-at-2.08.11-PM.jpeg" alt="" width="1600" height="1068" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WhatsApp-Image-2022-07-30-at-2.08.11-PM.jpeg 1600w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WhatsApp-Image-2022-07-30-at-2.08.11-PM-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WhatsApp-Image-2022-07-30-at-2.08.11-PM-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WhatsApp-Image-2022-07-30-at-2.08.11-PM-768x513.jpeg 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WhatsApp-Image-2022-07-30-at-2.08.11-PM-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WhatsApp-Image-2022-07-30-at-2.08.11-PM-1200x800.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" />
As usual, Neil Gaiman has a way of quashing our dreams and still keeping the intrigue alive. On his Tumblr page, he <a href="https://neil-gaiman.tumblr.com/post/657838858842603520/hi-neil-a-question-thats-occurred-to-me-since" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shared</a> that with Netflix, they have a &#8220;chance to do it again, and to do it with the economy of not needing to exist in a shared universe in the same way.&#8221; He even added that they &#8220;don’t need the scene with the Justice League to get Dream to the Ruby.&#8221; There probably goes our chance of having a Batman cameo.
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Is Neil Gaiman serious about his statement or is it just one of his misdirects to throw us off the scent? Only time will tell. And the best part? We don&#8217;t have to wait too long. The Sandman will premiere on August 5 on Netflix. Let us know your thoughts.
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How likely is Batman to make an appearance in the live-action adaptation of Netflix's The Sandman? Will this version stay true to the comics?

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Natasha is a writer at Netflix Junkie. Despite completing her Masters in Architecture from Hochschule Anhalt in Germany, she decided to follow her passion for storytelling. Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London. An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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