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It looks like Matt Reeves has recently let the Bat out of the bag! The genius behindCloverfieldandLet Me Inrevealed that his grand plan forThe Batmanhas always been a sweeping trilogy. Well, rememberThe Penguinseries? The director confirmed that the upcoming series will take place right after the events ofThe Batman.
Intrigued? You should be! Because Reeves also dropped a frosty little nugget; the next installment ofThe Batman’s saga is likely to be set in winter.
This made fans speculate that Robert Pattinson’s Batman might be gearing up to face off against an old foe from the past—Mr. Freeze. Yes, the frosty antagonist who only crossed paths with George Clooney’s Batman.
Is Mr. Freeze Set to Chill Robert Pattinson’sThe Batman 2?
In a recent powwow with HBO’s Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys and Head of Originals Sarah Aubrey,Matt Reeveslaid out his grand vision for what he dubs the ‘Batman Epic Crime Saga’ (viaCollider). The latter confirmed thatThe Penguinseries will kick off just one week after the dramatic events ofThe Batman.
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He’s not dragging out the story over ages; instead, it’s set to unfold quickly. When asked about the series’ timeline, Reeves explained:
The story plays out over the next weeks that take you toward the end of the year. We don’t play Christmas or New Years, but we’re getting there.
In other words,The Batman 2will pick up right whereThe Penguinleaves off. That means the former will likely take place in winter. Fans are already connecting the dots and buzzing with theories. Some Eagle-eyed enthusiasts are speculating thatRobert Pattinson’s next escapade might bring back a villain we haven’t seen in a while—Mr. Freeze, who’s previously only squared off againstGeorge Clooney’s Batman.
Let’s read a few fans’ comments:
We know what that means 🥶pic.twitter.com/5mrVP5CebR
That’s new. i don’t think we’ve seen Batman in a snowy setting since the 2nd Tim Burton movie. Interesting
Things Freeze in Winter 🥶 👀
This movie is gonna hit so hard
If he stopped with the “grounded” nonsense, they could do Mr Freeze
Dr. Victor Fries, the man behind the chilling moniker, has a backstory as frosty as his powers. Once a brilliant cryogenics scientist, Fries’ life took a chilling turn after an accident left him needing sub-zero temperatures to survive. His pursuit to save his wife, Nora, combined with his thirst for revenge, turned him into a formidable foe for Batman.
Mr. Freeze’s most memorable big-screen appearance came inBatman & Robin(1997), whereArnold Schwarzeneggertook on the role.
Matt Reeves’The Batman 2Grounded Grit or a Glimmer of Fantasy?
If you think Matt Reeves is going to throw Batman into a cosmic circus of villains and fantasy realms, you might want to think again!
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Despite the script being nearly finished and shooting slated to kick off next year, the sequel’s debut has been pushed to October 2026. Patience, dear Bat-fans! Matt Reeves teased that the sequel will dig deeper into Gotham’s grimy corruption and Batman’s relentless battles (viaDeadline). However, he made it clear that while the sequel will explore fresh angles, it’s staying true to its down-to-earth roots, so don’t expect a parade of mystical misfits.
Here’s what Reeves had to say:
There are details that actually connect right into the way the next movie begins, and the way that Oz enters that world as we hand the baton back to Batman, and Batman is on another case.
In other words, we’ll see Colin Farrell returning as the Penguin, tying directly into his solo spin-off series,The Penguin. WhileThe Batman 2promises to expand on the themes of the original film, Reeves remains firm on not embracing the more fantastical elements of Batman’s lore:
We might push to the edge of the fantastical but we would never go into full fantastical. It’s meant to feel quite grounded.
While the exact details remain tightly under wraps, the director has a clear vision for Batman’s future. He’s determined to keep the Dark Knight firmly in the spotlight (viaCollider), rather than letting him fade into the shadows behind villains.
The Batman 2is set to hit theaters on June 25, 2025.
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