Scarlett Johansson (Jurassic World: Rebirth) is reportedly switching teams from Marvel to DC as she is closing in on a deal to join The Batman Part II, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2022 hit starring Robert Pattinson. Sources tell Deadline she’s in “final negotiations” with the studio and director Matt Reeves, fueling a wave of excitement and speculation among fans and the industry alike.
What’s wild: nobody knows exactly who she’ll play — and that uncertainty is part of the hype. Social media is already buzzing with theories. Some think she could become a new villain, while others argue she might portray a major DC classic like Poison Ivy or The Phantasm.
Meanwhile, the rest of the sequel’s structure is falling into place: Pattinson is confirmed to return as Batman along with Colin Farrell as the Penguin, however Zoe Kravitz is not expected to be back as Catwoman. Production is set to roll in spring 2026, heading toward a release date of October 1, 2027. Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin reportedly delivered the final script earlier in 2025 — a major development after earlier delays.
Adding Johansson at this stage signals ambition: it hints that Part II won’t just continue the tone of the first film — it could expand the stakes dramatically with new characters, unexpected twists, and maybe even shake up the moral landscape of Gotham.
In short: If Johansson signs on, The Batman Part II is shaping up to be more than just another sequel. It could redefine what a modern Batman movie can be.
SOURCE: Deadline