The Batman 2 May Feature a Marvel Avenger as its Main Antagonist

by Marcus Thompson January 6, 2026

written by Marcus Thompson January 6, 2026

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Sebastian Stan may join The Batman 2 as a main antagonist or allied foe for the sequel, potentially playing Two-Face.
Scarlett Johansson and Barry Keoghan are already confirmed for roles in The Batman 2, with Keoghan reprising his role as the Joker.
Other actors like Brad Pitt and Oscar Isaac may also be part of the cast, but their roles have yet to be confirmed.
The Batman 2 is scheduled for a theatrical release in October 2027, despite potential changes due to Warner Bros. possible sale to Netflix.

The Batman 2 Potentially Lands Sebastian Stan as Main Antagonist or Allied Foe

Matt Reeves’ The Batman 2, the highly anticipated sequel starring Robert Pattinson, may feature Sebastian Stan, best known for his role as the Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as its main antagonist. According to Deadline, after recruiting Scarlett Johansson for a significant part, Reeves’ team is in negotiations with Stan to gauge his interest in portraying one of Batman’s adversaries. While Warner Bros. has not yet confirmed Stan’s participation, separate rumors suggest that other prominent actors, such as Brad Pitt and Oscar Isaac, may also appear in The Batman 2, with Stan potentially playing the role of Two-Face. Barry Keoghan is expected to reprise his role as the Joker in the sequel as well. Whether Stan’s character will ultimately become an ally or an enemy to Bruce Wayne remains a mystery. Stan’s most recent role was in Marvel’s Thunderbolts, and he is slated to appear in Avengers: Doomsday and the thriller Fjord. Warner Bros. is scheduling the theatrical release of The Batman 2 for October 2027, a plan unlikely to be affected by the studio’s potential sale to Netflix, despite unease in Hollywood regarding the streaming service’s policy of limiting theatrical runs to 17 days.

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Specification
Official Name	Untitled The Batman Sequel
Brief Summary	Sequel to the 2022 film The Batman.
Released	September 30, 2027
Genre	Mystery, Drama, Crime
Production Companies	6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company, DC Studios, Dylan Clark Productions
Countries of Origin	US
Actors	Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis, Scarlett Johansson
Director	Matt Reeves
Authors	Matt Reeves, Mattson Tomlin
Producers	Dylan Clark