Scarlett Johansson is close to signing a deal to star in the highly anticipated sequel to Matt Reeves’ 2021 hit The Batman Part II. The famous actress, who is best known for her role as Black Widow in the Marvel movies, is about to move from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Gotham City in DC Comics. She will star with Robert Pattinson, who will play Batman/Bruce Wayne again. This announcement about the cast gives the sequel a big boost. It will start filming in the spring of 2026 and come out in October 2027.
Fans are guessing what role Johansson will play, with some thinking she might play a DC character like Andrea Beaumont (The Phantasm), Poison Ivy, or a new vigilante. Zoe Kravitz, who played Catwoman in the last movie, is not likely to come back for the sequel. Matt Reeves is back as director and co-writer with Mattson Tomlin. They promise to build on the success of the first movie, which made over $770 million worldwide and led to a popular Max spinoff about Colin Farrell’s Penguin.
Johansson is in The Batman Part II after working on Jurassic World: Rebirth and getting ready to play a part in the reboot of The Exorcist. Her move to DC is a big deal for the Oscar-nominated actress, and her presence will surely get people excited as the sequel gets ready to start filming. Fans are eagerly waiting for official confirmation and more information about her character, which is still a secret for now.
This sequel is a turning point for both the franchise and Johansson’s career. It brings together top-tier talent from Marvel and DC and promises to make people even more excited for the 2027 blockbuster. Warner Bros. and DC Studios haven’t said anything official yet, but sources say that talks are moving quickly to get Johansson on board as a key new cast member in The Batman saga.
