In an exclusive report by Deadline, new casting momentum appears to be building around The Batman Part II, as director Matt Reeves continues assembling talent for the highly anticipated DC Studios sequel. According to the outlet, Sebastian Stan is currently in talks to join the film in an undisclosed role, marking a potential reunion with Scarlett Johansson, who has already been linked to the project. While no formal agreement has been announced, the development adds another notable name to a sequel that is steadily taking shape under Reeves’ creative direction.
The sequel will once again feature Robert Pattinson, who is confirmed to return as Gotham’s Caped Crusader. Reeves is set to both write and direct the follow-up, continuing the grounded and atmospheric vision that defined his 2022 film. DC Studios declined to comment on the reported negotiations when contacted by Deadline, keeping details tightly under wraps as the production moves closer to its next phase.
Sebastian Stan in The Batman Part II Casting Talks Signal Major DC Studios Move
The Warner Bros.–DC Studios project is scheduled to begin production in the spring, with a theatrical release date locked for October 1, 2027. Expectations remain high following the success of Reeves’ The Batman, which became Warner Bros.’ first major theatrical blockbuster after the pandemic-era shift to simultaneous HBO Max and theatrical releases. The film, starring Pattinson alongside Zoë Kravitz, achieved $369.3 million at the domestic box office and reached $772 million worldwide, reaffirming audience interest in a darker, detective-driven take on the iconic character.
If the deal moves forward, Stan would be bringing extensive comic book film experience to the DC universe. He has spent the past decade portraying Bucky Barnes, also known as the Winter Soldier, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was most recently seen reprising the role in Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts. His familiarity with large-scale franchise filmmaking aligns naturally with the scope of The Batman Part II.