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The Batman II script locked away as director issues sequel update

The Batman trailer
  • Matt Reeves, director of The Batman II, has provided an update on the film's villain and its narrative focus.
  • The sequel will centre more on Bruce Wayne, ensuring Robert Pattinson's character remains at the core of the story, unlike the first film's focus on Batman.
  • Reeves teased that the antagonist will be a character that has “never really been done in a movie before”.
  • The script for The Batman II is being kept under strict security to prevent any leaks.
  • F is currently scheduled to be released in cinemas on 1 October 2027.
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