
Saying The Batman Part II has been a long time coming would be an understatement. Matt Reeves’ The Batman hit theaters in October 2021 after two delays, and its sequel, The Batman Part II, is following a similar path. Originally slated for October 2025, Part II was pushed to October 2026 and then, finally, October 2027. Now, a casting update has revealed that more than the release date is changing, as a beloved character may not be returning.
According to Variety, Scarlett Johansson is in final talks to star in The Batman Part II, opposite Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader. ScarJo has been making the franchise rounds; after her star turn as the MCU’s Black Widow, she moved on to Jurassic World: Rebirth, and apparently will now be hitting the DC Universe.