Batman is one such superhero that has been praised by DC fans for his screen presence. ‘Batman’ films have always aimed to bring out the best in the actors who portrayed the character on the big screen. While Christian Bale was loved for his performance in The Dark Knight trilogy, Ben Affleck was also equally praised, with a standalone film being confirmed.
However, Affleck’s rehabilitation for his alcohol addiction created a problem for the project and Affleck eventually stepped down. Robert Pattinson was then cast with fewer expectations but when he appeared as Batman in 2022, audiences clapped when the character made its entry into the film. DC eventually decided to keep Pattinson for a few more films and people are eagerly waiting to see him again.
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‘The Batman – Part II’: Plot Details
Compared to any other Batman film, the new one leaves the hero and Gotham City in such a condition that has never been seen before on the screen. Bruce Wayne manages to defeat The Riddler by stopping him from eliminating Gotham’s mayor-elect Bella Real but the city gets submerged underwater. Moreover, the city is vulnerable to a devastating hostile takeover.
Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves have also proposed the idea of bringing Court of Owls and Dick Grayson. The former is a secret society that has pulled Gotham’s strings for a long time and because Matt Reeves has been able to handle the toughest situations so far, Court of Owls’ debut won’t be a big problem for him.
The integration of Dick Grayson into the Court can be a perfect way to introduce the character. The Court kidnaps children from the Circus and trains them so that they can become skilled assassins called Talons. Grayson’s origins are also linked to The Flying Grayson’s circus act and this can prove to be an important part of the storyline.
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‘The Batman – Part II’: Cast And Release Date
The first film premiered back in March 2022 and it earned around $770 million at the box office. The sequel was confirmed after the release of the first film and it was reported on January 31, 2023, that a release date for the sequel has been already confirmed, which will be October 3, 2025.
For now, Robert Pattinson is confirmed to return as Batman. Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, and Andy Serkis would possibly reprise their roles as Catwoman, Jim Gordon, and Alfred. Considering that this is a sequel, new characters might get introduced but we have to wait for a few more months for the official confirmation.
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