Scarlett Johansson is in final negotiations to join the cast of 'The Batman Part II,' opposite Robert Pattinson's Batman in director Matt Reeves' DC Studios sequel. The film is set to begin production in spring 2026 and release in theaters on October 1, 2027. Details of her role remain under wraps, though sources indicate Zoe Kravitz is not expected to reprise Catwoman.
Casting Update
Scarlett Johansson, an Oscar-nominated actor known for her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is in final talks to star in 'The Batman Part II.' She would join Robert Pattinson, who reprises his role as the Caped Crusader. Director Matt Reeves is writing and directing the sequel, with the script co-written by Mattson Tomlin. Johansson's potential involvement marks her transition to DC Studios following her MCU tenure.
Sources across outlets confirm the negotiations, though DC Studios declined comment. Speculation in online comments suggests roles like Vicki Vale or Poison Ivy, but these remain unconfirmed rumors.
Production and Release Details
Production is slated to start in spring 2026, with a theatrical release scheduled for October 1, 2027, via Warner Bros. The original 'The Batman,' released in March 2022, grossed $772 million worldwide despite the post-COVID landscape and a day-and-date HBO Max strategy.
Reeves has praised the script's depth, telling Variety at the Emmys in September: “It’s been a long journey, but I am so incredibly excited. I’m really proud of the script me and Mattson did.” The team employed high-security measures, including a locked pouch for the script.
Johansson's Recent Projects
Beyond this, Johansson stars in Blumhouse's 'The Exorcist' reboot directed by Mike Flanagan, with scheduling conflicts resolved to accommodate both films. She recently led 'Jurassic World: Rebirth,' which grossed $868 million worldwide in July 2025 and has a sequel planned. Johansson made her directorial debut with 'Eleanor the Great,' which premiered at Cannes and was released by Sony Pictures Classics. She next appears in James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' opposite Miles Teller and Adam Driver.
Zoe Kravitz's Selina Kyle/Catwoman is not expected to return, per production sources.