Robert Pattinson recently confirmed that he knows what The Batman 2‘s story is about and expressed his excitement for the sequel. In an interview, Pattinson shared brief details about his discussions with director Matt Reeves and teased what’s to come for Gotham’s Dark Knight. Meanwhile, updates on the film’s timeline, casting rumors, and its connection to the larger DCU continue to surface.
Robert Pattinson is excited for The Batman 2, says ‘it’s very cool’
In an interview with ExtraTV, Robert Pattinson shared his excitement for the upcoming sequel, saying, “Matt [Reeves] is a very careful writer, but I finally know what it’s about.” He added, “It’s very cool, and I’m very excited.” In another interview with Deadline, Pattinson shared that the movie will start filming at “the end of the year.”
Filmmaker Matt Reeves, who directed The Batman in 2022, has been working on the script for the sequel, which has faced multiple delays. Co-star Andy Serkis, who plays Alfred Pennyworth, also recently teased the film’s storyline, saying, “I am as hungry for it as you all are. He [Reeves] told me the story of The Batman 2, and I was so excited for it.”
Robert Pattinson debuted as Bruce Wayne in The Batman, which premiered in 2022. The film reintroduced Gotham’s vigilante and showcased Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano as the Riddler, and Colin Farrell as the Penguin. Critics praised the movie, earning it an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and three Academy Award nominations.
Barry Keoghan briefly appeared as the Joker in The Batman and is expected to return for the sequel. Rumors suggest the film may introduce new villains, including the Court of Owls, Clayface, and Two-Face, though Warner Bros. has not confirmed any details.
Warner Bros. has scheduled The Batman Part 2 for release on October 1, 2027. The film will remain separate from DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, which features James Gunn’s upcoming Superman reboot. Meanwhile, Pattinson appears in Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17, which recently premiered at the Berlinale.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.
