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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Batman Part 2' Reportedly Features Robin's Return to the Big Screen
Since the script for The Batman Part 2 was finalized by Matt Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin, the wheels have started turning on the highly anticipated sequel. While there are many questions still to be answered, the follow-up to Robert Pattinson's Batman debut did receive an update on filming. It also reportedly features the return of a character fans haven't seen on the bring screen alongside Batman since 1997—Robin. 'The Batman Part 2' Script Reportedly Includes Robin, per Insider Longtime entertainment insider Jeff Sneider dropped a few tidbits in his latest report on The Batman Part 2. Along with reporting that a source said the script from Reeves and Tomlin was "worth the wait," he said it was described as a"big swing" for the duo. Considering that comment, it makes Sneider's report that Robin is in The Batman Part 2 script even more noteworthy. Per Sneider: "I sat down with a well-placed source this week and asked about The Batman sequel, and this person told me that the script was 'worth the wait," Sneider wrote. "They described it as a 'big swing' for director Matt Reeves and his co-writer, Mattson Tomlin, and said that the duo is 'really going for it' with the uncompromising sequel..." "They also mentioned that the character of Robin is part of the script, which should pique the interest of agents across Hollywood," he added. Robin hasn't been featured on the big screen in a non-animated Batman film since 1997's Batman & Robin, which featured George Clooney as Bruce Wayne and Chris O'Donnell in the role of Robin. Although no other Batman film has opted to go the route of bringing Robin into the mix, it'd be a big move by Reeves, and one that would almost certainly be well-received. Update on 'The Batman Part 2' Filming Timeline While it's been a long time coming, The Batman Part 2 also received an update on filming. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav broke the news on an earnings call that filming will begin in spring 2026, as ScreenRant revealed. "...'The Batman II' (2027) is preparing to begin shooting next spring, among several other projects in development. The 10-year vision for the DC universe also includes an exciting array of television projects, including 'The Penguin,' the upcoming new season of 'Peacemaker,' and the debut of 'Lanterns' in 2026," Zaslav said. This timeline should align with the expected 2027 release, and also means that in the homestretch of 2025, there should be casting updates more than likely.'The Batman Part 2' Reportedly Features Robin's Return to the Big Screen first appeared on Men's Journal on Aug 8, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Gizmodo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Robin is Finally Getting Some Cinematic Love Again
To the delight of DC fans online, The Batman Part II has now entered pre-production ahead of its start date in early 2026. Director Matt Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin have been secretive about what to expect from their Bat-sequel, but there've been rumors flying for some time now, with the most recent being that it'll be darker—because of course it'll be, and probably likened to Empire Strikes Back at some point—and will feature Robin, Batman's sidekick. If true, this will make for the third Bat-project to hit the silver screen with the Boy Wonder in tow. Also on deck are the animated stop-motion movie Dynamic Duo, which'll focus on the first two Robins, Dick Grayson and Jason Todd; and Brave and the Bold, which will bring in Batman's biological son Damian Wayne and likely feature other Batfamily members as well. Certainly a far cry from how things used to be: after Batman & Robin, Batman's younger half hasn't been seen in live-action movies. Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy didn't really have a Robin to speak of—Joseph Gordon-Levitt's John Blake is a fusion of Dick, Jason, and Jason's successor Tim Drake, but is otherwise just some guy Bruce decided to christen Gotham's protector, and Zack Snyder's movies killed a Robin without really specifying which. Of them all, Dick has had the most play in expanded media thanks to animated shows and films like Lego Batman, Teen Titans (both versions), and Young Justice, with Damian a potential close second thanks to several recent animated movies, the adult series Harley Quinn, and Injustice 2. Fan-favorite Robin Tim and his successor/eventual girlfriend Stephanie Brown have been supporting players in Batman: The Animated Series or Titans and Young Justice, but haven't really gotten full spotlights to themselves. And on the low end, Jason really only has Titans and the Under the Red Hood film to his name, while Damian's sort of contemporary Duke Thomas is Robin in the preschool-focused Batwheels. What changed DC's mind to where they've got three Robin-starring projects hitting the big screen? You can put a lot of it on time: sooner or later, WB was going to have to commit to whether Batman was a solo act or had a whole entourage, and if so, how much. With Reeves' Batman and the Brave version reportedly coming from The Flash director Andy Muschietti, Warner Bros. is trying to tackle the second question from both ends: Reeves' version can show Bruce gradually getting a handle on himself to raise a singular young person to help him fight crime, and Muschietti's can show he's come far enough to have a whole family that would follow him to hell and back. Whether those two cinematic versions link up, this dual approach theoretically hits the sweet spot of a mini-cinematic universe where WB can back out if one doesn't resonate with audiences, or tout the success of both if they can each pull their weight. Speaking of pulling weight, there's been a lot of Batman-adjacent media in the past few years. Villains like Joker and Harley Quinn (both individually and as a double act) have gotten their own solo projects, ditto the Penguin and eventually Clayface. The same goes for his allies; Dick, Jason, and Tim were all in Titans, while Jim Gordon and Alfred Pennyworth have headlined their own individual live-action projects, Gotham and Pennyworth. (Gotham is a slight cheat, since a young Bruce Wayne is its co-lead and it eventually becomes a Batman prequel.) Batgirl could've been another addition, but with the movie canceled and locked away, WB seems to have felt Robin is a better candidate—likely helped by there being nearly 10 people associated with that name and a small roadmap to work with. Each Robin incarnation shows how versatile and vital the mantle is, and it's likely why WB is preparing to let multiple versions run around on the big screen. The underappreciated Blue Beetle felt like the studio's first real stab at introducing audiences to a young hero in the vein of Ms. Marvel or Spider-Man, which have since become household names and a hit with younger viewers. To WB's credit, Superman had some young blood in Supergirl and Hawkgirl, but those two are in their early or mid-20s, and their youth isn't the selling point in the way it was for Kamala Khan or Peter Parker. After spending decades avoiding Robin, there's no choice but to embrace him: regardless of who's wearing the domino mask and green pants, a Robin is defined by how young they are. Dynamic Duo, Brave and the Bold, and the Teen Titans movie can hit different sects of the youth demographic in the same way Batman's been doing for years. This always could've happened with Robin, just as it could've with Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and anyone else in DC's massive roster. WB's biggest problem is often itself, particularly as it pertains to superheroes, and especially when it comes to Batman. But as much of a missed opportunity it's been to go so long without a core part of the character's history on the big screen, whichever of these Robin-led projects hits first will feel like a proper event. This new era of DC movies is a mix of projects meant to give audiences what they've wanted and some things it might not have known it'd like to see. Lucky for them, Robin falls neatly into both categories. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Batman 2 Could Include the Most Popular Bat-Family Member
A new report on The Batman Part II suggests that the script for the movie includes an iconic member of the Bat-Family. The Batman, helmed and co-written by Matt Reeves, came out in 2022 and was a massive success. Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin had finished the script for the sequel in June 2025. Robin is reportedly part of Matt Reeves' Batman Part 2 script Jeff Sneider cited a 'well-placed source' in a recent post on his website to claim that Robin or the Boy Wonder is part of Reeves and Tomlin's script for the sequel. There have been considerable rumors on the subject since The Batman. Sneider speculated that this should draw the interest of talent agents when Warner Bros. begins casting for the role. Robin is an extremely important character in the Batman mythos and DC Comics as a whole. Several characters have donned the mantle of Robin. The first one, Dick Grayson, made his debut in Detective Comics #38 in 1940. If Robin is indeed part of the narrative, Sneider hasn't disclosed which version of the character can appear in The Batman Part II. The source also reportedly told Sneider that Reeves and Tomlin's script was 'worth the wait' and that it was a 'big swing' for the pair. The source apparently claimed that DC Studios was 'extremely pleased' with how things are progressing now that Reeves and Tomlin have submitted their screenplay. The report comes after Warner Bros. Discovery announced that the production for The Batman Part II will commence in spring 2026. An update shared by claimed that it will start at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in London, United Kingdom, on January 1, 2026. The cast reportedly includes Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Jeffrey Wright as James 'Jim' Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred, and Colin Farrell as Oswald 'Oz' Cobb / The Penguin. Batman Part II debuts in U.S. theaters on October 1, 2027. Solve the daily Crossword
Geek Tyrant
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
THE BATMAN Writer Mattson Tomlin Seems to Be Teasing a Secret Superhero Project — GeekTyrant
There's something brewing in the superhero movie world as The Batman Part II co-writer Mattson Tomlin recently dropped a mysterious tease that has fans speculating wildly about what comic book character he might be working on next. It all started when a fan on social media asked Tomlin what other superhero he'd like to write besides Batman. His answer? A simple but loaded: 'You'll see.' That's all it took to light up the internet with theories and possibilities. Could Tomlin be jumping into another project within the evolving James Gunn and Peter Safran-led DC Universe? Or is this tease hinting at a new character being introduced in The Batman Part II ? With rumors swirling about potential appearances from the Bat-family in the sequel, it's hard not to wonder if he's already working behind the scenes on something major. Tomlin has been steadily carving out a unique path in genre storytelling. He wrote the scripts for Project Power and Little Fish , wrote and directed Mother/Android , and is the creator behind the upcoming Netflix animated series Terminator Zero . And while his work on The Batman went uncredited due to Writers Guild of America arbitration, he was still a crucial part of shaping that gritty Gotham story. Reflecting on the experience, Tomlin previouslky said: 'It was a painful thing to have happen. I put a lot of time and a lot of heart in. I had a really, really great time working with Matt [Reeves, the co-writer and director] on that first movie.' He added: 'I wasn't s—-ed over. Matt eventually came back and said, 'Hey, do you want to come on from the beginning of this one?'' That "this one" is, of course, The Batman Part II , which is scheduled to hit theaters on October 1, 2027. With Tomlin officially back on board from the start, it's clear that he's playing a key creative role in shaping the next chapter of this cinematic Gotham. Whether his cryptic 'You'll see' reply means a new DCU project, a Bat-family expansion, or something entirely unexpected, fans will definitely be watching closely.
UPI
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Matt Reeves, Mattson Tomlin finish script for 'Batman' sequel
June 27 (UPI) -- Matt Reeves and Mattson Tomlin shared on Instagram Friday a fuzzy photo of them with a completed script for their sequel to 2022's The Batman. "Partners in Crime (Fighters)," the duo captioned the post, which quickly earned a string of black heart emojis from actress Rosario Dawson, as well as raised hands symbols from singer-songwriter Chris Daughtry. The film is slated for theatrical release on Oct. 1, 2027. Its predecessor starred Robert Pattinson as the title character, Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle, Colin Farrell as The Penguin and Jeffrey Wright as Lt. James Gordon.
