Comicbook movie news and rumors
Here are some recent comic book movie news and rumors:
Theaters
- The Batman: Matt Reeves' solo Batman film is reportedly set to be released on June 25, 2022, with Robert Pattinson starring as the Caped Crusader.
- Black Widow: Marvel's solo Black Widow film, starring Scarlett Johansson, is scheduled for release on May 1, 2020.
- The Eternals: Marvel's cosmic epic, directed by Chloé Zhao, is set to hit theaters on November 6, 2020, with a star-studded cast including Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, and Kumail Nanjiani.
Casting
- The Flash: Ezra Miller is set to reprise his role as Barry Allen/The Flash in the upcoming DC Extended Universe film, with Andy Muschietti directing.
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Benedict Cumberbatch will return as Doctor Strange in the sequel to the 2016 film, with Elizabeth Olsen reprising her role as Scarlet Witch.
- The New Mutants: The X-Men spin-off film, originally set for release in 2018, has been delayed multiple times and is now scheduled for release on August 28, 2021, with a new cast including Maisie Williams and Anya Taylor-Joy.
Plot Rumors
- The Batman: Rumors suggest that the film will explore the Dark Knight's early days as a crimefighter, with a focus on the Riddler and the Court of Owls.
- Black Widow: The film is reportedly set to explore Natasha Romanoff's past and her connections to the Red Room program, which created her as a Black Widow.
- The Eternals: The film is said to follow a group of immortal beings who have lived on Earth for thousands of years, with a focus on their interactions with humanity and the consequences of their immortality.
Behind-the-Scenes
- The Batman: Matt Reeves has confirmed that the film will feature a new Batmobile design, with a focus on practical effects.
- Black Widow: Cate Shortland, the film's director, has confirmed that the movie will explore Natasha Romanoff's relationships with her fellow Avengers and her past as a spy.
- The Eternals: Chloé Zhao has confirmed that the film will feature a diverse cast of characters, with a focus on representation and inclusivity.
Rumored Projects
- Wonder Woman 3: A third installment in the Wonder Woman franchise is reportedly in development, with Patty Jenkins set to return as director.
- The Green Lantern Corps: A film based on the DC Comics superhero team is rumored to be in development, with a script by Geoff Johns and a potential release date in 2023.
- The Fantastic Four: A reboot of the Marvel Comics franchise is rumored to be in development, with a script by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless and a potential release date in 2022.
Keep in mind that these are just rumors and news, and not all of them may be confirmed or accurate.