Robert Pattinson calls The Batman sequel a real left turn from the first film
Robert Pattinson told Collider that The Batman Part II is an ambitious project set for release in February 2028.
Actor describes significant shift in tone
Pattinson stated the sequel represents a different take on the franchise compared to the original movie. He described the new direction as a real left turn while noting it keeps some elements of the first film's feel.
Cast includes Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan
The film will feature Matt Reeves directing alongside Pattinson, with Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan joining the cast. Supporting roles are filled by Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry, and Sebastian Koch.
Production timeline involves a long gap
Matt Reeves completed the script in June 2025 after the first film debuted in theaters in 2022. DC Studios co-chief James Gunn noted that gaps of five years or more are common for big-budget sequels.
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Robert Pattinson Says ‘The Batman 2’ Is ‘So Ambitious’ and a ‘Different Take’ on the Franchise: ‘It’s a Real Left Turn From the First’
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The Hollywood Reporter
Robert Pattinson Says ‘The Batman: Part II’ Is “a Different Take on a Batman Movie”: “So Ambitious”
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