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Directed by Matt Reeves,The Batmanintroduced viewers to a new version of Gotham City with Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne / Batman struggling against its crime and corrupt underbelly. The film was a huge critical and commercial success, warranting a second installment that is expected to start production soon.
However, a fan-made trailer has already given viewers a glimpse of what they can expect from the sequel by pitting Pattinson’s Batman against the Joker, who is on a tirade to mercilessly kill those closest to the masked vigilante. Here is how the trailer sets up a classic Batman vs Joker storyline forThe Batman – Part II.
Fan-MadeThe Batman 2Trailer Pits Robert Pattinson Against a Serial Killer Joker
The Batman – Part IIis one of the most highly anticipated sequels, especially after the ending of the first installment introducedBarry Keoghanas the Joker, an inmate at Arkham Asylum. Thus, the ending staged a face-off between the Joker and Batman for the second installment.
A fan-made trailer posted onYouTubeby Screen Culture showcases how the fated encounter betweenRobert Pattinson’s Batman and the Joker could go down in the sequel. The concept trailer uses footage from the first installment and splices it with scenes fromBatman Begins, The Dark Knight,andTitansto set up an enthralling cat-and-mouse chase between the two characters.
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Andy Serkis’ Alfred Pennyworth can be heard warning Bruce about the new threat followed by a voice, presumably the Joker stating:
“No one you cared for is safe”
As a result, the concept for the sequel indicates that the Joker will betargeting the allies of Pattinson’s Batman, including Jeffrey Wright’s James Gordon. The fan-made trailer also implies the Joker will escape from Arkham Asylum before wreaking havoc on Batman’s life.
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While the concept is fun, it would be reminiscent of Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight. Therefore, it remains to be seen if directorMatt Reevesindeed chooses to use the Joker asthe main antagonist for the sequelor prefers to go for a lesser-known villain from Batman’s Rouge Gallery.
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Aside from its universally positive reception,The Batmangrossed$772.2 million at the global box office. As a result, a sequel was soon greenlit and formally announced in April 2022 at the CinemaCon.
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At the time, Pattinson and Reeves were confirmed to be returning for the sequel but no further casting announcements were made. However, Barry Keoghan hashintedthat he would be reprising his role as the Joker for the sequel. Hence, we could get a Batman vs Joker storyline for the second installment.
On the other hand, Reeves has expressed an interest in exploring villains such asMr. FreezeandHushin the sequel. Thus, the main villain for the sequel is a mystery for now. In January 2023, it was revealed that the sequel was officially titledThe Batman – Part II. According to reports, filming on the sequel is scheduled to commence in August 2024 in England.
The Batman – Part IIis currently slated to be released on July 22, 2025.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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