Gotham's Newest Residents: Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan Join 'The Batman: Part 2'
Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan join Robert Pattinson in the highly anticipated The Batman: Part 2, slated for a 2027 release. Director Matt Reeves teases the new additions via social media.
Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan are among the stellar names joining the cast of The Batman: Part 2.
The sequel is scheduled to hit theaters on October 1, 2027, with **Robert Pattinson** reprising his role as the caped crusader. **Matt Reeves** is back in the director's chair, promising a darker, grittier Gotham.Jeffrey Wright returns as James Gordon, Colin Farrell will reprise his role as the Penguin, and Andy Serkis is back as Alfred Pennyworth.
Speculation has been rife about new additions to the cast, and Reeves has officially confirmed some leading names via social media.
“Next exit, Gotham…Welcome,” Reeves posted on X, accompanied by a Johansson GIF. He followed up with, “In a Gotham state of mind… Welcome,” featuring a Stan GIF.
Next exit, Gotham… Welcome. 🦇🦇 pic.twitter.com/d0zSwOT7bm
— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) May 14, 2026
In a Gotham state of mind… Welcome. 🦇🦇 pic.twitter.com/K3bCD83zCI
— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) May 14, 2026
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Out of the shadows… Welcome. 🦇🦇 pic.twitter.com/Yf6hhfbErq
— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) May 14, 2026
Locked and loaded for Gotham… Welcome. 🦇🦇 pic.twitter.com/Tc6lcAkJ4N
— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) May 14, 2026
Earlier this month, **Reeves** teased a first look at the film, sharing an image of the Batmobile amidst a snowy landscape, hinting at a wintery setting.Welcome to the party, man… 🦇🦇 pic.twitter.com/9ESphamrCI
— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) May 14, 2026
James Gunn, the head of the revamped DC Universe, has defended the extended wait for the sequel, cautioning fans against feeling "entitled." He also quashed rumors of Robin's appearance in the new film.
The Batman and its sequel exist independently of the new DC Universe launched with Gunn’s Superman, starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan.
In NME's four-star review of the first film, it was noted: “Other things that need to be mentioned include the score – Michael Giacchino’s doomy, Nirvana-sampling soundtrack is Batman’s best yet – and the post-credits scene...it sets up an exciting new Batverse. If his first foray is anything to go by, Pattinson should play a big part.”
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