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‘The Batman 2’ director teases new villain who “hasn’t really been done in a movie before”

  • Director Matt Reeves revealed new plot details about 'The Batman Part II', set to release on October 1, 2027, starring Robert Pattinson.
  • Following the 2022 film's success, Reeves emphasized a fresh approach with a villain never featured in movies before and a focus on Bruce Wayne.
  • Filming will commence in spring 2026 under tight security, with the script kept in a locked secret pouch to prevent leaks.
  • Reeves revealed that the script is secured inside a locked pouch requiring a code, emphasizing the strict measures taken to prevent leaks.
  • The sequel aims to explore the man behind the mask in new ways and suggests Warner Bros. continues to build the DC Universe's valuable cinematic assets.
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Director Matt Reeves shared new details about The Batman Part II, the expected sequel to his successful 2022 film. In an interview on the red carpet with Josh Horowitz, Reeves explained that the story will focus more on Bruce Wayne, showing the man behind the mask: “The first film is so focused on Batman that we wanted to delve deeper into Bruce Wayne. In many other films, the story of origin is the center, but here fans will see the character f…

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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
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