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Matt Reeves has completed the script for 'The Batman 2,' sharing the first page on Instagram, with the sequel scheduled for release on October 1, 2027, after several delays. The project is part of the new DC Universe led by James Gunn and Peter Safran, who emphasized the importance of Reeves taking the necessary time to craft the screenplay.
In the season finale of HBO's "The Penguin," the absence of Batman is explained by executive producer Matt Reeves, who notes that the events occur shortly after "The Batman" film, with Gotham in chaos and Batman dealing with the aftermath of the Riddler's plot. The finale hints at Batman's return and teases the comeback of Catwoman, setting the stage for "The Batman: Part II."
The Penguin, an eight-part series starring Colin Farrell as the crime boss he portrayed in the 2022 Matt Reeves film "The Batman," is set to follow Farrell’s character Oz Cobb as he continues to rise in the criminal underworld of Gotham City. The first trailer teases Farrell's compelling performance and introduces a cast of characters, leaving fans eager to explore Penguin’s place in the Matt Reeves Batman universe when the series premieres later this fall.
The release date for Matt Reeves' The Batman 2 has been moved to October 2, 2026, due to scheduling conflicts, distancing it from James Gunn's Superman. The film's success has prompted a sequel, while Paul Thomas Anderson's upcoming movie, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, has been scheduled for August 8, 2025. Additionally, the release date for the Robert De Niro twin mobster movie Alto Knights has been pushed to March 21, 2025.
DC Studios co-head James Gunn has confirmed that director Matt Reeves is developing an Arkham series set in the new DC Universe, in addition to expanding The Batman universe. Gunn clarified that the Arkham series was always planned to be part of the DCU and not the Elseworlds alternate universe. Arkham refers to the Arkham Asylum, where Batman's notorious foes are housed.
DC Studios co-chair James Gunn has revealed that the upcoming Arkham TV series, developed by The Batman director Matt Reeves, will be set in the DCU (DC Extended Universe). Previously assumed to be an Elseworlds title, the show will now tie into the larger DCU, leaving fans curious about its connection to The Batman. The series, which initially started as a Gotham City Police Department-focused show, has evolved to focus more on Arkham Asylum. Antonio Campos is leading the development of the Arkham Asylum TV show, while there are unconfirmed reports that Reeves may also be developing a separate GCPD TV show. The Penguin spinoff is set to release in late 2024, with The Batman Part II scheduled for October 2025.
Barry Keoghan spent $10 on a cane and a hat to create a self-tape audition for the role of the Riddler in "The Batman." Although he didn't land that role, he later found out he got the role of the Joker in the film. Keoghan's audition tape featured him walking in slow motion through a door and down a hallway in a creepy manner without speaking. He described his Joker as "a bit charming and a bit hurt." It is unclear if he will reprise his role in the sequel, "The Batman Part II."
The Batmobile in "The Batman" was designed to be a rugged, DIY creation that resembled a monster emerging from darkness. The initial designs for the Batmobile had elements that resembled Christopher Nolan's Tumbler from the Dark Knight trilogy, but director Matt Reeves wanted to avoid paying homage or borrowing too heavily from previous iterations. The final design ended up being a fresh take and made for a show-stopping Batmobile chase.
The first image and footage of Colin Farrell as The Penguin in the upcoming Batman spinoff Max series was revealed at the Warner Bros Discovery presser. The eight-episode DC Studios drama series continues The Batman epic crime saga that filmmaker Reeves began with Warner Bros. Pictures’ blockbuster last year. The series has the look of a dark Sopranos, with Farrell playing a full-on crime boss. No premiere date was announced, but the series is in production. The Penguin is part of the DC Universe and is produced by Reeves’ 6th & Idaho Productions and Dylan Clark Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.