Summary
The Batman - Part II is still happening despite James Gunn's new DC Universe and will be part of DC's new Elseworlds.
The Instagram art portrays Professor Pyg as an ideal antagonist for The Batman - Part II, seamlessly fitting into the movie's dark and malevolent realm.
Currently, the only verified details regarding The Batman - Part II are its scheduled release on October 3, 2025, and Robert Pattinson's reprisal of his role. As a result of the ongoing WGA strike, the script is still in the process of being finalized, with speculation circulating that Hush might be the primary antagonist.
The highly anticipated The Batman - Part II is in development alongside James Gunn's new DC Universe. The film is a part of DC's fresh Elseworlds series and has captured the imagination of fans, as evidenced by a dark and captivating fan art rendering of the perfect twisted villain for the movie. While The Batman's conclusion hinted at the return of The Riddler and the much-anticipated introduction of Barry Keoghan's Joker, these iconic adversaries could potentially play supporting roles much like the Penguin and other well-known villains did in the first installment. Consequently, for The Batman - Part II, there is an opportunity to select an underutilized foe from Batman's extensive Rogue Gallery that would seamlessly fit within director Matt Reeves' unique vision. Recently, on Instagram, @victor.heroart shared a haunting piece of art showcasing Professor Pyg as the ideal villain for The Batman - Part II.
What We Know About The Batman - Part II So Far
In the mirror, Robert Pattinson's Batman is reflected, while Professor Pyg appears sinisterly on the other side, beyond the mirror's blood-stained surface. The upcoming DC film provides an ideal opportunity for Professor Pyg to make his first appearance on the theatrical stage, as the disturbed serial killer seamlessly fits into the dark and menacing world inhabited by Pattinson's Batman.Limited updates have been provided regarding The Batman - Part II ever since its announcement. The confirmed details so far include a scheduled release date of October 3, 2025, and a shifting filming schedule. However, the production of The Batman sequel experienced setbacks due to strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, causing work to be put on hold.
Reportedly, the production of The Batman - Part II has faced a delay in its November filming start due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. This has made it impossible to have actors on set or complete the casting process in time for the intended shooting start. Additionally, the completion of the movie's script has been hindered by the WGA strike. However, there are indications that Warner Bros. Discovery is currently working on finalizing the script promptly.
Regarding the story and cast of The Batman - Part II, no official confirmations have been made, except for Robert Pattinson's return as Bruce Wayne. However, there are expectations that characters such as Zoë Kravitz's Catwoman, Jeffrey Wright's Jim Gordon, Andy Serkis' Alfred Pennyworth, and especially Colin Farrel's Penguin will make a comeback. This is particularly significant as Max's The Penguin will connect the storyline between The Batman and The Batman - Part II. There is also a possibility of Keoghan's Joker and Paul Dano's Riddler appearing, although recent rumors suggest that Hush will be the primary antagonist in the film.
Source: @victor.heroart/Instagram