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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Shahana Yasmin

The Batman 2 confirms addition of Marvel stars to highly anticipated sequel

  • Director Matt Reeves has officially confirmed the addition of several prominent actors to the cast of The Batman 2, building anticipation for the highly anticipated sequel.
  • Marvel stars Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan, alongside Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry, and Sebastian Koch, were announced individually by Reeves through a series of GIF posts on X.
  • Although specific roles remain undisclosed by Reeves, fan speculation suggests Sebastian Stan may portray Harvey Dent, with Scarlett Johansson potentially playing Gilda Dent, Harvey's wife in the comics.
  • The sequel, which will see Robert Pattinson and Jeffrey Wright return to their roles, is now slated for a 1 October 2027 release, having been delayed from its original 2026 schedule.
  • Production for The Batman 2 is currently underway in the UK, with Reeves teasing snow-covered set pieces, and fans have reacted with considerable excitement to the new casting, particularly Stan's involvement.

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