The Batman – Part II might feature one of the big Avengers stars in Matt Reeves’ upcoming DC sequel. The Batman universe is set to continue, with Robert Pattinson bringing his version of the Dark Knight back to the big screen.

Deadline has confirmed that Scarlett Johansson is circling a role in The Batman – Part II, as she is in final negotiations to join the superhero installment. Nexus Point News was the first to report on her casting addition. DC Studios has yet to comment on the story as of right now.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe veteran would first shoot The Exorcist before moving on to The Batman – Part II, which is scheduled to begin principal photography in 2026. However, with her addition, the sequel is reportedly not going to feature Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman, according to Variety. However, that has yet to be confirmed by Reeves, DC Studios, and Warner Bros.

At the time of this article’s publication, it’s unknown who Johansson would play in Reeves’ upcoming entry. But given the secrecy surrounding her role, it would make sense for it to be a DC character.

The Batman – Part II cast will feature players like Colin Farrell’s Penguin, Andy Serkis’ Alfred Pennyworth, and Jeffrey Wright’s Jim Gordon. According to Reeves, in an interview with Variety in September 2025, the sequel will take Bruce Wayne to places audience members haven’t seen before:

Matt Reeves: We start shooting [the film] in spring, probably around the end of April or beginning of May. It’s been a long journey, but I am so incredibly excited. I’m really proud of the script me and Mattson [Tomlin] did, and we’ve started to share it with Robert [Pattinson]. Rob was super excited. I feel really excited about the idea that it’s gonna be, that we feel like we can reach farther and do even more than we did in the first one. And, I’m really excited to get back together with everybody that we made the movie with, and, it’s gonna be fun. We put [the script] into a secret pouch that literally has a lock on it with a code. [Pattinson] was in New York at the time, and everything is high security. We really trust Rob, because he’s the best.

While The Batman – Part II story is unknown, it will take place shortly after the events of The Penguin TV show. Reeves’ franchise, which remains part of DC Studios’ Elseworlds banner, will be one of two major DC superhero films in 2027, as James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow is scheduled to debut on July 9.

With the film’s setting being during the winter, many theories have circulated that Mr. Freeze may be the primary antagonist for the project. James Gunn has previously debunked that villains like Hush will be featured in Reeves’ second installment.

The Batman – Part II is slated to open in theaters on October 1, 2027.