Director Matt Reeves has confirmed that Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan will join Robert Pattinson in the upcoming sequel, 'The Batman: Part 2,' slated for an October 1, 2027 release.
New Faces in Gotham
Reeves made the announcement on X, sharing a photo of Johansson from 'Under the Skin' with the caption 'Next exit, Gotham... Welcome.' He also introduced Stan, known for his role in 'Thunderbolts,' writing 'In a Gotham state of mind... Welcome.' Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry, and Sebastian Koch will also join the cast.
Character Insights
Johansson's involvement was first revealed in December, while Stan's talks were reported in January. Stan will portray Harvey Dent, with Dance playing his father, Charles Dent. Jayme Lawson returns as Mayor Bella Reál, and Gil Perez-Abraham reprises his role as Officer Martinez.
Returning Cast and Production Details
Filming is underway in the U.K. Pattinson leads as Bruce Wayne, joined by Colin Farrell as the Penguin, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, and Andy Serkis as Alfred. Reeves shared a Batmobile teaser labeled 'SnowTires,' hinting at a winter setting.
Focus on Bruce Wayne
Plot details are scarce, but Reeves promises more focus on Bruce Wayne, describing the sequel's direction: 'The first film focused heavily on Batman, now we explore the man behind the mask.' He emphasized maintaining Pattinson at the story's core, avoiding a mere rogues' gallery focus.
Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/the-batman-part-2-scarlett-johansson-sebastian-stan-1236748112/
