The Batman 2

The Batman 2 is a 2010 superhero film, based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name. The film is a sequel to The Batman. It is the third film in the DC Extended Universe, and the third installment of Phase One. The film was released on April 28, 2010 internationally and on May 7, 2010 in the United States.

## Synopsis

With Gotham becoming more crazier, Bruce Wayne aka Batman must fight the dangerous criminals in the city. With the help of his new sidekick, Jason Todd, he must take on the craziest criminal in Gotham.

## Plot

2 weeks before the events of Green Lantern, an unnamed engineer-turned comedian was involved as an inside agent in a robbery within Ace Chemical Plant. While in a fight between a group of robbers, the engineer fell into a vat of chemicals and disappeared in the ensuing chaos.

6 months later, while Batman is beating up and letting go of the criminals, he notices a small boy name Jason Todd stealing his Batmobile tires in Crime Alley. After helping Batman fight off thieves a few moments letter. Jason earns the ‘Robin’ mantle. However, he doesn’t wear the Robin costume until 6 months of training. While Jason Todd leaves the scene, Catwoman meets Batman again. Talking about not robbing stores for a little while, just for Batman, while seducing him. Catwoman leaves and talks about returning later for Batman. Few days later, Bruce Wayne is alone and secluded in his mansion, not even talking to his butler, Alfred.

He’s nearly going over the edge in his fight of crime, to the extent that Capt. Gordon is getting worried. Capt. Gordon is made aware of a new criminal in Gotham who calls himself the "Joker", ready to discuss about this new criminal who has threatened to poison the Gotham River.

During this, Joker meets Dr. Harleen Quinzel ,a psychologist interning at Arkham Asylum. During their sessions, she became obsessed with the criminal and helped him escape the facility. Madly in love, she created a new identity for herself as Harley Quinn, sticking by the Joker’s side.

During all this, the master assassin named Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke was invited to Lex Luthor's private yacht after the latter had broken out of Arkham Asylum. Luthor hired him for a dangerous job, likely having to do with the Batman. When Deathstroke got annoyed with Luthor, Luthor offered Deathstroke information on how to destroy Batman, by telling him his secret identity. Finally acting placated, Deathstroke picked up a glass of champagne and remarked that the two of them did have something to celebrate.

Later in the night, The first meeting of the Batman and his would-be arch-nemesis the Joker happens. With the help of Batman's clues, is investigating a way to stop Joker's rampage in Gotham, when Joker himself appears with poisonous smoke bombs. Batman, rushing to the scene, tries to capture him and almost succeeds. Joker then sees Robin and kidnaps him. During all that commotion, a gunshot is fired, signaling an assassin, which i later revealed as Deathstroke who was sent to kill Batman, by Lex Luthor. Batman and Deathstroke fight and Batman wins the fight and tried to find Joker. Joker brutally tortures and murders Robin in an alley, Joker escapes and Batman finds a deceased Jason Todd.

## Post-credit scene

Deathstroke talks to the Joker and how he couldn't assassinate Batman, Joker is okay with that as he doesn’t want Batman to die. However, he does talk about killing his sidekick, Robin. While playing with his cards manically laughing, on the back of it is a red-blue card with a big yellow ‘W’

## Cast

* Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman
* Jared Leto as Joker
* Jacob Elordi as Jason Todd / Robin
* Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth
* J.K. Simmons as Lieutenant James W. Gordon
* Megan Fox as Selina Kyle / Catwoman
* Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn
* Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke / Slade Wilson