Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributorsThe DC and Batman-loving world has been patiently waiting to hear any new updates on the thrice-delayed Matt Reeves sequel, “The Batman 2.” Though the long-awaited DC feature is set to reportedly begin filming later this year, not much else is known about Reeves’ plans. Warner Bros Delays ‘The Batman 2’ For a Third TimeThough details could start to become more known in the coming months, Robert Pattinson has now revealed he knows what the film is about. It is likely that Reeves was finishing the script, which had yet to be sent to the new Dark Knight actor. However, Pattinson gave fans a bit of hope regarding his comments on the new film.Robert Pattinson says he finally knows what ‘THE BATMAN 2’ is about.“Matt is a very careful writer but I finally now know what it’s about. It’s very cool and I’m very excited”(Source: @extratv) pic.twitter.com/GXnuh13ZVJ— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 17, 2025
When speaking to ExtraTV while doing promotion for “Mickey17,” Pattinson revealed that he finally knows what “The Batman 2″ is about.”Matt is a very careful writer but I finally now know what it’s about. It’s very cool and I’m very excited,” Pattinson told reporters.
Robert Pattinson stars in the 2022 film, ‘The Batman’. A former DC Comics artists claimed he came up with the idea for the movie.
Robert Pattinson stars in the 2022 film, ‘The Batman’. A former DC Comics artists claimed he came up with the idea for the movie.
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Granted, the simple comment did not give much of an update on what the anticipated sequel is going to be about, the fact that Pattinson knows what is happening in the sequel is exciting enough. DC has taken its time with the new sequel, and for reasons that may not be known at this time.The good news is Reeves has kept busy providing a deeper look at the world in which Pattinson’s Batman lives. “The Penguin” arrived on Max in Sept. 2024, and immediately captivated audiences.Colin Farrell’s portrayal of the Oz Cobb left fans reeling for more, and though the Irish actor revealed “The Batman” spinoff was only to be one season — things began to be set in motion to give the world another look at Gotham’s most vile street thug.DC could have delayed “The Batman 2” to give Reeves more time to flesh out another season of “The Penguin,” but this is just speculation. The show was so well-received that it landed three Golden Globe nominations, and Farrell took home the gold for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film.Reeves has clearly built a winner, and his new Batman Universe already has fans clamoring for more. It might be another year before we finally see a trailer for the Pattinson-led sequel, but at least he knows what’s in store for the next sequel.The next update could be the one where the world finally gets a better understanding of what Pattinson now knows. There are a multitude of teases that can be introduced next. For instance, is the Joker going to be a major player in the sequel?More comics:’Daredevil: Born Again’ Teaser Shows Best Look at MCU’s White TigerDC’s New Batman Spinoff ‘Clayface’ Narrowing Down Director ChoiceFor more on Comics, head to Newsweek Comics.
