After years of playing Natasha Romanoff in the MCU, Scarlett Johansson is jumping to another superhero world as she is set to join the cast of The Batman Part II.
Fans have been looking forward to news and updates regarding the highly anticipated sequel to The Batman, especially since it's been three years since its theatrical release. There have been questions about which cast members will return and not return, as well as which actors will join the Matt Reeves universe. Now, it looks like they have recruited an A-list star for a pivotal role.
Who is Scarlett Johansson Playing in The Batman Part II?
Reports confirmed that Johansson is in final negotiations to join the cast of The Batman Part II, as the filming is set to begin early next year.
However, the details regarding the role that she will be playing are still under wraps. Scoopers and insiders have teased that her character will initially serve as a love interest to Bruce Wayne, before it's revealed that she has villainous intentions.
This will be Johansson's second time joining a superhero universe after playing Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow in the MCU for a decade.
2026 will be busy for Johansson since she is also set to film the new The Exorcist movie directed by Mike Flanagan. For the past few weeks, her schedule has been worked out to accommodate both projects, and now it's been settled. She will film The Exorcist first, before segueing to working on The Batman Part II.
This is exciting news for many fans since they are now more curious about what director Matt Reeves has in store for the sequel, and Johansson's involvement signals that the material will be promising once again. There is also interest in seeing which other stars they might recruit to join the cast.
What to Expect in The Batman Part II
So far, the plot details regarding The Batman Part II are still under wraps. There is also no information yet on the main villain that the Caped Crusader will face.
Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, and Andy Serkis are all expected to reprise their roles from the first film. Zoe Kravitz is not expected to return as Selina Kyle since the character is not included in the story, but she will likely come back in a potential third movie.
Matt Reeves is back to direct the film and co-write the script with Mattson Tomlin. Production will begin in the spring of 2026. It is set for theatrical release on October 1, 2027.
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