Scarlett Johansson is in negotiations to join “The Batman Part II,” where she would star opposite Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight. Matt Reeves returns to direct the DC Studios sequel, which begins shooting next spring. Warner Bros. plans an October 2027 theatrical release.
Reeves Pushes the Sequel Forward
“The Batman” opened in March 2022 and earned $772 million worldwide. Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin finished the script for the sequel in June. Zoe Kravitz is not expected to reprise her role as Catwoman, according to sources familiar with the production.
Reeves spoke about the long road to the follow-up during the Emmys in September. “It’s been a long journey, but I am so incredibly excited. I’m really proud of the script me and Mattson did,” he told Variety. He added that the team used strict security protocols to protect the story. “We put the script into a secret pouch that literally has a lock on it with a code. Robert Pattinson was in New York at the time, and everything is high security.”
Johansson Expands Her Franchise Footprint
Details about Johansson’s role remain under wraps. Her potential move to Gotham comes as she continues to rack up major franchise work. She recently starred in the hit “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which grossed more than $800 million for Universal, and will appear in the upcoming “Exorcist” reboot.
If the deal closes, Johansson will shift from one comic book universe to another. She is a founding Avenger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where she played Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow. Joining “The Batman Part II” would mark her first step into DC’s world of heroes.
