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The Batman Part II (2026)

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The Batman Part II Teaser Poster
The Batman Part II
superheroes
Action
Crime
Drama
Director
Matt Reeves
Release Date
October 2, 2026
Studio
Warner Bros.
Cast
Robert Pattinson , Jeffrey Wright , Andy Serkis
Writers
Peter Craig , Bill Finger , Bob Kane , Matt Reeves , Mattson Tomlin
Franchise
DC
prequel(s)
The Batman

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James Gunn and imagery from a poster for DCU movie The Batman
James Gunn Shuts Down 'Fake' Casting Rumor for The Batman 2, Disappointing Fans

A popular casting rumor for The Batman - Part II has been officially debunked as "fake" by James Gunn.

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Robert Pattinson's Batman
The Batman Sequel Gets Production Update After Major Delay

The Batman - Part II reportedly gets a new update as the Robert Pattinson-led sequel continues its casting search.

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Robert Pattinson's Batman
Robert Pattinson's The Batman Sequel Gets Major Delay, New Release Date

Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader will return to the theaters with a major delay as it announced a new release date.

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Poster for The Batman featuring Batman, Penguin, Riddler and Catwoman
The Batman Actor Explains Why Matt Reeves' DC Film Didn't Fall Victim To 'Superhero Fatigue'

Paul Dano shares his thoughts on superhero fatigue following the box office failure of The Flash, The Marvels, and Madame Web.

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Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon and Robert Pattinson as Batman in The Batman
The Batman's Jeffrey Wright Wants Part II to Dig Deeper into Jim Gordon's Private Life

The Batman star Jeffrey Wright shares why he wants Part II to dig deeper into Jim Gordon's private life and the role he plays in Gotham.

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The Batman Lucius fox
The Batman Part II Needs One Essential DC Character

There is one essential DC character that can really improve The Batman Part II, and Robert Pattinson's Batman desperately needs his help.

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Robert Pattinson's Batman
The Batman Part II Gets a Disappointing Update

Jim Gordon actor Jeffrey Wright shares if he has finally received the script for Matt Reeves' upcoming DC movie, The Batman Part II.

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Robert Pattinson's Batman
The Batman 2: Everything We Know

The Batman offered a new lens for fans of the character explore the Dark Knight. But when will the highly anticipated sequel hit the big screen?

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Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon and Robert Pattinson as Batman in The Batman
The Batman's Jeffrey Wright Shares Update on Part II, Teases What's Next for Jim Gordon

Jeffrey Wright shares what he knows about The Batman - Part II and what may be happening next with his version of Jim Gordon.

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The Batman Movie Prequel Reveals a New Reason for Bruce Wayne Embracing Bats
The Batman Universe, Explained

The Batman started its own Elseworlds movie universe which continues to grow with an upcoming Penguin show and Batman sequel.

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The Batman, Penguin, and Carmine
The Batman – Part II’s Villain Could Easily Be This Character From the First Film

The Batman Part II will be looking for a new villain to terrorize Gotham and Batman, and a character from the first film is perfect for the role.

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Barry Keoghan in The Banshees of Inisherin in front of an image of his Joker in The Batman.
Barry Keoghan Teases Return of the Joker in The Batman Sequel

The Batman's Joker actor Barry Keoghan addresses the potential return of the Clown Prince of Crime in The Batman – Part II.

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An Underrated Robin Story is Perfect For Batman's Cinematic Future
The DCU Is Big Enough for Two Robins

Despite what the Internet might be saying, both The Batman Part II and The Brave and the Bold can feature their own versions of Robin.

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The Batman and Doctor Death
This Golden Age Villain Is Begging To Be a Part of The Batman: Part II

The Batman: Part II's villain is still unknown, but the ending of the first movie is the perfect place to bring in an obscure villain from the comics.

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Hush Batman
Why Hush Won’t Work as The Batman 2's Villain

The Batman: Part II is rumored to feature Hush, but other villains offer better choices than adapting this character, who may retread old ground.

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Hush grimacing on a rainy night in Gotham City in DC Comics.
RUMOR: Hush Will Appear in The Batman Part 2

A new rumor states that Thomas Elliot/Hush is being considered as one of the villains for Matt Reeves' upcoming DC sequel, The Batman Part II.

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Clayface from DC Comics overlayed the cover photo of Pennyworth and The Batman
An Underrated DC Show Provided a Blueprint for The Batman's Clayface

Pennyworth showed how the shapechanging supervillain Clayface could work in a more realistic setting like Matt Reeves' The Batman.

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An Underrated Robin Story is Perfect For Batman's Cinematic Future
Why Dick Grayson’s Robin Needs To Appear in the Batman – Part II

Dick Grayson has been left off the big screen for too long, but rumors suggest he will appear in The Batman -- Part II, and that could be great.

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Clayface fan art beside Robert Pattinson's Batman
The Batman Part II Fan Art Has Clayface Stalking the Dark Knight

Fan art for DC Studios' upcoming The Batman Part II by artist Victor Batista shows Clayface stalking Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader.

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Artwork by Lee Weeks for DC comics shows the Dick Grayson Robin leaping off a rooftop
RUMOR: Dick Grayson Will Appear in The Batman: Part II

According to the rumor mill, Dick Grayson will meet Bruce Wayne in The Batman: Part II.

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