Bad news for Batman fans: James Gunn’s announcement means an unexpected delay for The Batman II film.
Tl;dr
- The filming of The Batman 2 has not yet started.
- James Gunn has denied that the script is finalized.
- Fans are eagerly awaiting more information about the sequel.
Room for speculation: The Batman 2 is long overdue
Fans of the DC universe, and more particularly of Batman, are in turmoil. The first adaptation of the Batman by Matt Reeves certainly had fewer entries than expected, but it allowed spectators to discover one of the best interpretations of the Gotham vigilante. The series The Penguinbroadcast on the MAX platform, reinforced this expectation, and the changes in the direction of DC Comics, with the arrival of James Gunn and Peter Safran, fueled the rumors. But what is it really about? The Batman 2 ?
A long-awaited script
Last September, Matt Reeves, the director of the first part, announced in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that the script for the sequel was completed. However, it seems that this information was somewhat premature. Questioned by fans on Sunday, November 17, James Gunn refuted this statement. “ I think this information was well-intentioned, but it was wrong. We are looking forward to this“, he said.
Batman’s future in the DCU
Batman is the most popular character in the DC Universe, far surpassing Superman. The movie The Batmananchored in its own universe and with a dark aesthetic, emphasizes more on the detective aspects of the character than on his superpowers, a different approach from that of the Batman played by Ben Affleck. Fans are therefore impatient to know more about the sequel, and the series The Penguin only arouses their curiosity.
Multiple “Batmen”, un concept families?
Many wonder if The Batman 2 will mark the end of this version of the vigilante. However, the idea of multiple Batmans is not new. In the comics, several versions of the character have coexisted, such as the Batmans of Earth-One and Earth-Two during the annual crossovers between the Justice League and the Justice Society. In 2010, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson both took on the Batman costume at the same time. So it seems that fans will have to wait to get answers to their questions.
