The Batman: Part II

## *The Batman: Part II*

### Producer(s)

Dylan Clark
 Matt Reeves

### Writer(s)

Matt Reeves
Mattson Tomlin

## Release Chronology

***The Batman: Part II*** is an upcoming superhero film and the second installment of The Batman Universe, based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name. The film is a sequel to *The Batman* and *The Penguin*. The film is set to be released on October 3, 2025.

## Cast

* Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman
* Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman
* Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth
* Colin Farrell as Oz Cobblepot/Penguin
* Barry Keoghan as Joker
* To-be-confirmed actor as Clayface

## Appearances

### Locations

* New York
	+ Gotham City

## Production

In December 2021, Robert Pattinson said he had ideas for developing Batman's character in further films, while Clark said *The Batman* would lay a foundation for future films to build upon. Pattinson and Reeves expressed interest in introducing Robin and featuring the Court of Owls, Calendar Man, Mr. Freeze, or Hush as villains in a sequel.

On April 26, 2022, Warner Bros. announced that the next chapter to *The Batman* was in development at CinemaCon 2022 and that Matt Reeves would return to direct and Robert Pattinson would return to star in the film.

On October 3, 2022, Barry Keoghan expressed interest in reprising the Joker in the sequel.

On January 11, 2023, Matt Reeves revealed in an interview with *Collider* that *The Penguin* would tie-in to the sequel.

On January 31, 2023, DC Studios announced their 10-year plan for the franchise, and revealed that the sequel would be titled *The Batman: Part II* and that it would release in theaters October 3, 2025.

On February 23, 2023, an issue from *Production Weekly* revealed that the film would begin production in November. Co-producer Michael E. Uslan later confirmed this report.

On February 28, 2023, *GQ* confirmed Andy Serkis would be returning as Alfred Pennyworth in the film.

On March 29, 2023, *Deadline* revealed that Clayface would play a major role in the sequel.

On June 1, 2023, *Midgard Times* reported that production for the film was pushed from November 2023 to March 2024, due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. It was also reported by *Midgard Times* and *Collider* that Colin Farrell and Zoë Kravitz would be reprising their roles as Oz Cobblepot/Penguin and Selina Kyle/Catwoman, respectively.

On June 30, 2023, Matt Reeves confirmed in an interview that Greig Fraser will return as the cinematographer of this film.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "'The Batman 2' Is Happening & Robert Pattinson Is Returning — CinemaCon" - Deadline
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "‘The Batman’ Director Matt Reeves Sets Multi-Year First Look Film Deal At Warner Bros. & Re-Ups With Warner Bros" - Deadline
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DC Slate Unveiled: New Batman, Supergirl Movies, a Green Lantern TV Show, and More from James Gunn, Peter Safran" - The Hollywood Reporter
4. ↑ ‘The Penguin’ Series to Tie Into ‘The Batman’ Sequel, Matt Reeves Says [Exclusive
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Batman Part II’ Filming Delayed to 2024 [Exclusive]
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 'The Batman Part II' Filming Delayed as Writer's Strike Continues
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Andy Serkis Confirmed to Return as Alfred in The Batman Part II" - Movie Web
8. ↑ "'The Batman Part II' Filming Delayed as Writer's Strike Continues" - Collider
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Mike Flanagan Pitches Pic On Clayface To Warner Bros DC – The Dish
10. ↑ GQ: The wildness of Barry Keoghan
11. ↑ ‘The Penguin’ Series to Tie Into ‘The Batman’ Sequel, Matt Reeves Says [Exclusive]
12. ↑ PRODUCTION WEEKLY – ISSUE 1338 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023 / 176 LISTINGS – 39 PAGES
13. ↑ Michael E. Uslan on Instagram: "The Batman, Part 2 commences production 11/23!"
14. ↑ "The Batman Part II: Director Matt Reeves Teases Return of Cinematographer Greig Fraser" - ComicBook