The ending of The Batman (2022) left fans with more questions than answers, especially with its intriguing introduction of a familiar villain (Joker). The Riddler received imprisonment at Arkham Asylum to find another inmate whom he heard with frightful laughter. The film presented a gentle yet impactful hint that Gotham City might soon confront its most dangerous enemy.
A New Joker for the DC Universe?
During a brief cameo in the film Director Matt Reeves allowed audiences to catch their first glimpse of the new villain interpretation by Barry Keoghan. The official revelation of his identity remained absent from the movie yet a post-release cut showed Reeves confirmed everything. Keoghan perfected the unsettling behaviors that made the Clown Prince of Crime so disturbing in his chilling acting manner.
The video fueled tremendous fan excitement about the potential main villain status of the Joker for The Batman sequel. Many viewers suggest that director Matt Reeves precisely planned his debut because it enabled him to deliver an anticipated Batman vs Joker confrontation in future installments.
The actor Robert Pattinson suggests Joker’s upcoming role
Robert Pattinson addressed in a recent interview whether the Joker will be the central villain in the The Batman sequel, expected to be released in 2027. His response was cryptic but promising:
“Yeah, no, I don’t know. Potentially…”
The actor revealed little knowledge about the script, which indicates that developers are still working on its details. The uncertainty regarding Keoghan’s Joker character has intensified the gossip about his major role in the upcoming sequel.
Will Joker Be the Main Antagonist?
Warner Bros together with Matt Reeves continue to hold off confirming whether the Joker stands alone as the chief antagonist in The Batman sequel. The DC universe has numerous tough villains so Reeves’ method could add multiple villains that threaten Gotham’s superhero.
The populace of Batman enthusiasts desires to witness epic confrontations between the villains. The psychological tension that exists between Batman and the villain ranks among the most iconic elements of their shared mythology, exactly as much as their direct physical duels do.
A Showdown Worth the Wait
Fans must wait until official confirmation about the future of The Batman 2 becomes available because its development is currently in an initial stage. Fans can rest assured that a Joker versus Batman confrontation will deliver a show worth their anticipation as long as Reeves and Pattinson return to continue the Batman saga. Gotham remains stopped in its tracks while waiting for the upcoming events in this dramatic, darkness-filled narrative.
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