The fan poster suggests that Hush should be the main villain in The Batman - Part II. However, James Gunn has revealed that Hush and other characters will not appear in the sequel, leaving room for other interesting Batman foes like Mr. Freeze, Killer Croc, or a return of Barry Keoghan's Joker.
The Batman Part II is the sequel to Matt Reeve's The Batman, released in 2022, and will continue where the original film left off. The film shares a universe with the HBO Max original Penguin series and sees the return of the Riddler and a different incarnation of the Joker.
Barry Keoghan will return as the Joker in The Batman: Part II, the Irish actor has seemingly confirmed. The Saltburn star's appearance as the iconic Gotham villain was teased in the first instalment – which starred Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman – but he didn't actually feature in the final cut.
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.
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.
One of the most anticipated superhero movies is 'The Batman 2′ and we will have to wait longer than expected to see it in theaters. The movie, starring Robert Pattinson, will be released on October 2, 2026, a delay of one year from its original release date of October 3, 2025.
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.
3, 2025. So far Pattinson, who plays Batman and his alter ego Bruce Wayne, is the only announced cast member, though Reeves pledged at Cinemacon in 2022 that "the whole team will be taking audiences back to Gotham in The Batman 2."
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.
It is then revealed that the Joker's real name is "Jack Oswald White." Martha then shares that she visited the Flashpoint universe's version of Jack Oswald White, discovering him to be a struggling family man supporting his wife and a child as a janitor at Wayne Casino.
Tommy and Bruce Wayne were childhood friends, and unbeknownst to Bruce, dark reflections of each other. A childhood sociopath, Elliot tried to kill his parents so he could inherit their fortune. When his plan failed, due partly to the surgical skills of Bruce's father, Dr. Thomas Wayne, Elliot blamed Bruce.
In April 2022, Matt Reeves confirmed he was returning to write and direct the follow-up to The Batman, also confirming the return of the main cast. The sequel has even got an official title – The Batman Part II – but we now have to wait a couple of years for it.
As for Batman, the Joker respects Batman so much he often seems to define himself by Batman. If Batman is more lighthearted, the Joker becomes more fun. If Batman becomes more serious, he becomes more dangerous in response. Batman and his world seem to be the only things the Joker cares about.
Clayface Is A Mental Challenge For Batman More Than A Physical One. Clayface has gone through several origins in the comics, but the one readers may know best is Basil Karlo, an actor who, after being exposed to a dangerous chemical formula, turned into a massive clay creature who can shape-shift into anyone.
World of Reel has reported that the upcoming DC Studios sequel, which will release on October 2, 2026, is likely planned to start shooting in the United Kingdom “around February or March of 2025.” The report also states that the script for The Batman: Part II has yet to be completed and given to DC Studios co-CEO James ...
Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne will continue in his standalone The Batman universe under director Matt Reeves. At the same time, James Gunn's DC Universe will introduce a new actor as Bruce Wayne.
Robin the Boy Wonder was actually Dick Grayson, the youngest of a family of circus aerialists, who witnessed his mother and father plunging to their deaths from a sabotaged trapeze. This murder was also observed by wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne.
Tim Drake can rival Batman's skills as a detective, and even exceed them. He proved his keen analytical mind when he deduced Batman and Robin's true identities based on context clues alone. More than that, Tim is the only Robin to volunteer for the position without personal loss as his motivation.
The Batman sequel's release date is now set for October 2026. James Gunn's Superman may be keeping its 2025 release date, but there's a delay elsewhere in the DC slate. The Batman - Part II has been delayed a full year to October 2, 2026, Warner Bros. announced today.
Paul Dano's Riddler will reportedly be back for The Batman 2 following his incarceration in Arkham Asylum and meeting with the Joker. However, as The Batman 2 moves onto a new lead antagonist, his role in the sequel will likely be far more minor than in the 2022 movie.
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.
