After his debut as the Caped Crusader in Zack Snyder's divisive Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016, Affleck was attached to direct and star in his own Batman movie. But the filmmaker "couldn't crack" the project, as he told Jimmy Kimmel in a 2019 interview.
Summary. Ben Affleck's Batman movie was cancelled due to a combination of factors, including changes to Justice League and Affleck's dissatisfaction with Warner Bros. ' management of the DCEU.
Robert Pattinson will once again portray Bruce Wayne and his alter ego, Batman. Beyond that, several questions remain about the upcoming sequel. To sort out the facts from the rumors, we've compiled this roundup that shares everything we know about The Batman Part II so far.
Batman is not seen again for the rest of the film, as Barry Allen ignores his advice and alters reality, accidentally creating the Flashpoint universe (a hybrid of the proper DCEU and the Tim Burton Batman universe), replacing Affleck's Batman with the Michael Keaton iteration.
Robert Pattinson will don the cape and cowl again, with Matt Reeves back in the director's chair. Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight will return — but not as soon as previously planned.
Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz will be reprising their roles as billionaire socialite Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, and Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, in The Batman Part II, it was confirmed at CinemaCon 2022.
The Batman 2 is confirmed and will be directed by Matt Reeves. It is set for release on October 2, 2026, and will be part of a trilogy. The sequel's cast is not yet fully confirmed, but Robert Pattinson will return as Batman, along with potential returns for Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, and Andy Serkis.
When asked about the rumors that Clooney would replace Affleck, Gunn said it was "absolutely not" true because Batman will be played by a new actor moving forward.
On January 31, what was already an open secret since the previous year was confirmed: Ben Affleck will stop playing Batman in the DC Extended Universe. At that time, the Californian actor did not want to delve into the situation, however, in the last Jimmy Kimmel program he explained what happened.
The cast includes familiar faces – Robert Pattinson as Batman, Jeffrey Wright as Lieutenant James Gordon, and Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth. Zoë Kravitz's return as Catwoman is uncertain, as the character relocates to Blüdhaven. Colin Farrell's Penguin, after his HBO Max show, aims to claim Gotham's underworld.
Summary. James Gunn debunks rumor about Robin and certain DC villains appearing in The Batman - Part II. Official details about The Batman - Part II's story are scarce. Clayface, Hush, Dick Grayson, Professor Pyg, and Scarecrow being in the film is "totally made up," according to James Gunn.
He came on board, committed to the character, and embodied this iteration of Batman better than anyone else could have. Despite some of the story and pacing issues, Affleck's Batman really stands out as a massive bright spot in the film.
He starred as Bruce Wayne/Batman in the superhero film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Suicide Squad (2016), and Justice League (2017). He reprised the role in Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) and he will next appear as Batman in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) and The Flash (2023).
Does Michael Keaton or Ben Affleck's Batman Appear in “Aquaman 2?” Unfortunately, the answer is no. Neither Michael Keaton or Ben Affleck's Batman appear in “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” Neither does any other member of the DCEU – no Flash, no Wonder Woman – appear in the film.
Of all of Batman's actors, Ben Affleck came the closest to portraying his comic book physique successfully. However, forty-year-old Alan Ritchson is an impressive specimen who could nail the comic book look and deliver a strong performance at the same time.
After Michael Keaton, Robert Pattinson is the only actor who was able to beautifully portray the dark side of Batman and give all Batman fans one of the best Batman films of all time. This movie shows us Bruce Wayne who lives more behind his mask as compared to his true identity of Bruce Wayne.
His regret for the role is so great that he still mentions it in new interviews, even though it's been almost 30 years. Titled Batman & Robin, many fans thought it would be the beginning of a new chapter when it was announced that Clooney was set to play Batman in the 1997 superhero flick.
Few movie stars are as candid about regretting a role as George Clooney is when it comes to the infamous campy caper that is Batman & Robin -- a movie he has apologized for and poked fun at time and time again. Then again, few actors have been asked to don rubber nipples.
Why did George Clooney show up at the end of The Flash?
It's quite likely that Clooney's appearance is nothing more that a fun, comedic button meant to signal that “The Flash” signifies the beginning of the end of the DC cinematic universe that has existed since 2013's “Man of Steel.” But given the metaphysical rules of the multiverse established earlier in the film, ...
Joaquin Phoenix is reprising his role as the Joker and this time, he has a new friend coming along for the ride. Officially titled Joker: Folie à Deux, the upcoming sequel to 2019's Joker will feature several big names, including Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn.
According to a new report from Deadline, The Batman 2 has been delayed from October 23, 2025 to a whole year later, October 2, 2026. Deadline reports that the delay is because of last year's two strikes, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, delaying production across the industry.
Here's your first look at David Corenswet as the new Superman for DC's upcoming film about the "Man of Steel." DC on May 6 released an image of Corenswet in his Superman outfit, appearing to adjust his left boot. "Get ready," an X message accompanying the photo read, along with the film's release date: July 11, 2025.
