Published: Dec 04, 2025 06:36 am IST
Here’s a look at Scarlett Johansson’s plans to join The Batman Part II alongside Robert Pattinson, who is set to reprise his role as the Caped Crusader.
According to Deadline, sources tell us that Scarlett Johansson is headed to DC’s Gotham City and is in final negotiations to join The Batman Part II. The actress’ potential appearance in the sequel to Matt Reeves’ 2021 hit will come four years after leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe behind.
If the deal goes through, Johansson will debut in The Exorcist, which she signed on for last week. She will then move on to join Batman Robert Pattinson is set to reprise his role as the Caped Crusader in the sequel, written and directed by Joe Reeves.
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However, it’s unclear who Johansson might play and what the details are about her potential role. According to Variety, the DC Studios film could begin shooting next spring for Warner Bros.’ theatrical release in October 2027.
“It’s been a long journey, but I’m so incredibly excited. I’m really proud of Mattson and I’s script,” Reeves told Variety at the Emmys in September, explaining how the Batman team kept the story a secret. “We keep [the script] In a secret bag that actually has a lock with a code. [Robert Pattinson] Was in New York at the time, and everything is under high security.
What keeps Scarlett Johansson busy?
Johansson is busy setting up several franchises. In addition to The Exorcist and Batman, he recently helped relaunch the Jurassic World franchise with Jurassic World: Rebirth. The film was released in theaters in July and grossed $868 million worldwide. Even its sequel is in the works.
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Johansson recently made her directorial debut with the Sony Pictures Classics drama Eleanor the Great World premiere at Cannes Film Festival. She will also be seen in James Gray’s film Paper Tiger alongside Miles Teller and Adam Driver.
