The Batman will 'support each other': Matt Reeves confirms return of 'The Batman Part II' with Robert Pattinson
Warner Bros. confirms that Robert Pattinson is back in 'The Batman Part II'. The sequel comes under DC Elseworlds, focusing on plots outside the main DC Universe. Matt Reeves ensures 'The Batman Part II' & DC Universe's supportive coexistence.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:26 PM ISTWarner Bros. confirms that Robert Pattinson is back in 'The Batman Part II'. The sequel comes under DC Elseworlds, focusing on plots outside the main DC Universe. Matt Reeves ensures 'The Batman Part II' & DC Universe's supportive coexistence.
Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson (Source: Los Angeles Times)
The Batman will 'support each other'
This affirmation by Matt Reeves back in January 2023 is more relevant than ever, as the time has come for Robert Pattinson's return in Warner Bros.' much-awaited "The Batman Part II," set to hit theaters on October 3, 2025, as reported by Variety. While most details about the plot are kept under a cape, the excitement is palpable as DC enthusiasts wait to see what the 'BatVerse' brings next.
The Rise of DC Elseworlds
In the grand scheme of the DC Universe, 'The Batman Part II' is set to be a standalone entity, falling under the freshly minted "DC Elseworlds" banner. James Gunn, along with Peter Safran, announced at a Warner Bros. press event that DC films or series which take place outside of the main DC Universe will receive the 'DC Elseworlds' designation, echoing the pattern of DC Comics.
In addition to 'The Batman Part II', other noteworthy projects under this umbrella include Todd Phillips' "Joker: Folie à Deux" with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the ongoing animated series "Teen Titans Go!," and an independent Superman film produced by J.J. Abrams and penned by Ta-Nehisi Coates, originally announced back in 2021.
"Not Crash Together in Terms of Storylines"
Reeves and Pattinson will continue to cultivate their vision of Batman within the 'DC Elseworlds' framework, while Gunn and Safran are set to introduce a fresh Batman in the broader DC Universe. Their DC Universe will also include a Batman and Robin movie, inspired by "The Brave and the Bold" comics. Additionally, Reeves is preparing for a spinoff series, putting the spotlight on Colin Farrell’s Penguin character.
In Reeves' words, the 'BatVerse' and the larger DC Universe should "not crash together in terms of storylines". His meeting with Gunn earlier was to ensure their coexistence, offering supportive narratives rather than conflicting ones.
The anticipation for 'The Batman Part II' stems from the acclaim and success of 'The Batman', which grossed a whopping $770 million worldwide and is now available for streaming on HBO Max. As fans wait for the Bat signal to light up the sky again, the curiosity around 'The Batman Part II' keeps mounting.
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