DC fans are eagerly waiting for updates from Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II. But, leave it to Bruce Wayne’s trusty butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis) to know what’s going to happen in the upcoming sequel. Reeves’ first film, The Batman, was an astounding success, cementing Robert Pattinson as one of the best big screen versions of Bruce Wayne. Following the breakaway success of HBO’s The Penguin spin-off series, the hype for The Batman Part II has never been more palpable.
The status of The Batman Part II’s script is currently uncertain, as reports have suggested that the script is complete, while others believe it is still being written. Andy Serkis didn’t talk about the status of the film’s script, but during a recent appearance at MegaCon 2025 (via Love Our Life), the actor teased the audience by revealing that Matt Reeves had told him what happens in the upcoming movie. “I am as hungry for it as you all are,” Serkis began, before dropping the bombshell:
“I did press in England with [Matt Reeves] for ‘The Penguin’… and he told me the story of ‘The Batman 2,’ and I was so excited for it!”
If that reveal wasn’t cruel enough, Serkis continued, “So the story is… No I’m not gonna tell you.” The audience erupted in laughter, with a slight hint of jealousy, as Serkis sat on stage for the rest of the panel, knowing everyone in attendance was desperate to know the plot of The Batman Part II. Pattinson is confirmed to be returning for the sequel as Bruce Wayne, as is Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, and Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth. Despite the film potentially not having a completed script yet, Reeves is adamant that the sequel will begin shooting this year. Serkis learning about the plot already should be a positive sign of where the film is at in development.
‘The Batman Part II’ Features a “Surprising” Villain
The biggest mystery surrounding The Batman Part II is the movie’s villain. The first film threw in Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) as a red herring for Batman, with Paul Dano’s Riddler being the true antagonist of the film. Barry Keoghan’s iteration of the Joker was also teased at the end of the movie, with more being revealed in a deleted scene.
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As a result, many assume that the Joker will be Part II’s main antagonist — much like how Christopher Nolan set up Heath Ledger’s villain at the end of Batman Begins before giving him the spotlight in The Dark Knight. However, it appears Matt Reeves could be going in an unexpected direction. The director still hasn’t revealed who the villain will be yet, but he has clued audiences in on the direction the film could take. According to Reeves, The Batman Part II’s villain will be “surprising” to many fans, as the director said:
“You just kind of look at [online rumors] casually and go, ‘Is that what they think now? Interesting. Okay.’ But you just put your head down and do what you do, and try to do it as best you can.”
