Matt Reeves has confirmed that the script for The Batman Half II is sort of full. Chatting with SFX Journal, he stated, “We’re within the technique of ending the script proper now,” including, “the plan is to start out filming subsequent yr.” Regardless of Warner Bros. pushing the discharge date from October 3, 2025 to October 2, 2026, followers can relaxation assured that manufacturing will start as deliberate.
Reeves additionally confirmed that Colin Farrell’s Penguin will likely be again within the sequel. This is smart for the reason that new HBO Max sequence The Penguin will lead instantly into The Batman Half II. “There are particulars that truly tie into how the following film begins,” Reeves stated.
He added that the present will “hand the baton again to Batman,” whereas Robert Pattinson’s Darkish Knight takes on a brand new problem. As for the sequel’s plot, Reeves hinted at a deeper look into Gotham’s net of corruption. He stated:
“It goes deeper into the epic story of deeper corruption, and it goes to locations he could not have anticipated within the first guide.”
Reeves additionally famous that this story was hinted at within the first movie, increasing the universe in a approach followers hadn’t seen earlier than. “Batman is continually battling these forces, however these forces cannot be fully exorcised,” Reeves steered.
Who else will seem in The Batman Half II?
Whereas Farrell’s Penguin is confirmed, it is unclear whether or not different well-liked characters like Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman or Andy Serkis’s Alfred will return for the sequel. Followers have expressed curiosity in additional villains, together with supernatural ones like Gentleman Ghost. Reeves, nonetheless, dismissed the concept, saying such villains would not match the sensible, gritty tone of his Gotham.
“We are able to perhaps go to the sting of fantastical,” Reeves stated, “however we might by no means be fully fantastical. It is meant to really feel fairly grounded.” Whereas Reeves is not able to introduce supernatural villains simply but, he hasn’t fully dominated out characters who could possibly be considerably fantastical.
With The Batman grossing a exceptional $772 million worldwide, expectations are excessive for The Batman Half II. Warner Bros. is hoping for related success when the sequel arrives in 2026.
Within the meantime, followers can look ahead to the Penguin sequence, which begins September 19 on Max. This sequence will develop Farrell’s character and arrange the following chapter in Reeves’ Bat-verse. You may as well stream The Batman on Max within the meantime.
