Batman movie news
Here are some recent news and updates about the Batman movie franchise:
The Batman (2022)
- The film, directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson as Batman, is currently in production and is scheduled for release on March 4, 2022.
- The movie will feature a new take on the character of Batman, with Pattinson playing a younger and more vulnerable version of the hero.
- The film's plot is still under wraps, but it's rumored to be a detective-driven story that explores Batman's early days as a crimefighter.
- Zoë Kravitz has been cast as Catwoman, with Paul Dano playing the Riddler and Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon.
The Batman 2 (TBA)
- Matt Reeves has confirmed that he is working on a sequel to The Batman, with Robert Pattinson set to reprise his role as the Caped Crusader.
- The sequel is expected to continue the story of the first film, with Pattinson's Batman facing new challenges and villains.
- There is no release date set for The Batman 2 yet, but it's likely to be released in the next few years.
Batgirl (TBA)
- Warner Bros. has announced plans to produce a solo film for Barbara Gordon, aka Batgirl, with Christina Hodson writing the screenplay.
- The film will be part of the DC Extended Universe and is expected to feature a new take on the character, who was previously played by Yvonne Craig in the 1960s TV series.
- There is no release date set for Batgirl yet, but it's likely to be released in the next few years.
Other Batman Projects
- A new animated Batman film, titled Batman: Soul of the Dragon, is set to be released in 2021. The film will be a standalone story that takes place in the 1970s and features a new take on the character of Batman.
- A live-action Batman TV series, titled The Penguin, is in development at HBO Max. The show will star Colin Farrell as the titular character and is expected to be a prequel to The Batman film.