The Batman Part II will dig into a deeper story of corruption, exploring unexpected areas hinted at in the first movie. It will expand in ways that reveal new aspects of Batman’s character. Batman is constantly up against these dark forces, but they can’t simply be defeated—they run deep, and this sequel will dive further into that struggle.

While details of The Batman Part II are still under wraps, it’s confirmed the story will pick up after the events of the upcoming DC series The Penguin, which serves as a bridge between the 2022 film and the sequel. Additionally, The Batman Part II falls under DC’s Elseworlds category, setting it apart from other DC films.In a recent interview with SFX Magazine, Matt Reeves confirmed, “We’re finishing up the script now, and the plan is to start filming next year.”