1) A Tight, Well-Told Storyline
While loads of villains, multiple sidekicks and whatnot would be a lot of fun, the main thing we want from The Batman is pretty simple: a good story.
This is harder than it sounds, though. After both Batman V Superman and Suicide Squad, it’s clear that the DCEU has a big problem with streamlining its films and focussing on its storytelling. BvS put a gloomy mood, strong visuals and a big build-up to the titular fight above everything else which meant that, for the most part, it was a meandering, muddled movie. Suicide Squad, on the other hand, was so caught up with being fast-paced and fun that the narrative was edited down to near extinction – with only the mangled bones of a clear plot remaining.
We don’t want that mistake repeated for The Batman. If Affleck and his team can deliver a tight, engaging film that manages to allude to a wider universe as well as telling its own complete story, then they’ll be onto a winner.