Batman 2 It won’t hit theaters until October 2026, but its director has revealed some key plot details. In an interview with Digital SpyMatt Reeves has revealed the important elements that will shape the narrative of the next film focusing on the Gotham hero.
In particular, Reeves noted that the central axis Batman 2 There will be unrest among the people of Gotham, not only due to the destruction of the city after the flood caused by Enigma, but also due to the very high level of corruption that has been exposed.
“There is a lot of discontent and a lot of noise about the revelations of what we found at the end of the first film. There is excitement in the streets because people are saying, “How could all this happen?” and because the idea that corruption “runs very deep,” the director said.
Director Batman 2 He further explained that this situation will change Bruce Wayne/Batman’s perspective on his duties and responsibilities as the protector of Gotham. In this sense, he mentioned that the character he plays Robert Pattinson There will no longer be such a two-dimensional representation of events as in the first part of the saga.
“In the first film, Batman sees things very simply, in black and white. There’s a lot more gray in the next film. There is much more division in the city. […] There is a lot of unrest there because people are on their side and there is no communication. How does Batman fit into this? It’s not as simple as saying, “Oh yeah, the bad guys.” I’m chasing bad guys.” “It’s very difficult to be Batman when things get gray, so that’s part of the challenge as we move forward,” the chief said Batman 2.
Batman 2 will pose new dilemmas for Gotham’s hero
So Matt Reeves makes it clear that Batman 2 I’ll put the hero first new dilemmas. From how to approach rebuilding Gotham to what types of enemies to prioritize. The director also commented on the events Penguin They’re going to help set up the conflict and scenario that Batman needs to play out.
Despite all that has been said, Reeves chose not to go into details. In addition to a general overview of the sentiments that will be addressed Batman 2It is not specified which characters the story will revolve around. In addition to Pattinson’s return as Bruce Wayne/Batman, they are also expected to appear again. Andy Serkis like Alfred, Jeffrey Wright like Jim Gordon and Colin Farrell like Oz Cobb/Penguin.
It is still not clear whether Paul Dano will return to the screen as “Enigma”, nor if Zoe Kravitz will reprise the role of Selina Kyle. Let us recall that, although the latter does not appear in PenguinThere is a reference to the character in the final episode of the series when he communicates via letter with his half-sister Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti).
The big doubt among fans is whether the long-awaited appearance of the Joker will happen in Batman 2. The mythical villain was briefly involved in the original film via a deleted scene. He played in it Barry Keoghanalthough it is unknown whether his choice was final or whether the filmmakers could have chosen another actor.
Batman 2 filming will begin in 2025 and will be released October 2, 2026.
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