Parijat Ghosh 
Hold onto your capes, Bat-fans. The recent gossip about The Batman 2 is going wild. Rumours suggest that Scarlett Johansson might be the latest big name jumping from Marvel into the dark alleys of Gotham. But is it real? Let’s break down what’s confirmed, what’s speculative. And what’s just iconic fan-hoping behaviour.
Scarlett Johansson Joins The Batman 2? What we know so far
The buzz started with trade reports: Johansson is in “final talks” to join The Batman Part II. The much-anticipated sequel to the 2022 hit directed by Matt Reeves. The sequel is slated to begin production in spring 2026 and aims for an October 1, 2027 release date. Returning cast will include Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman, and Colin Farrell as The Penguin.
Sources say Zoe Kravitz, who played Catwoman in the first film, is not expected to return. As for Johansson’s potential role: nobody outside the production knows yet. Her character remains undisclosed. So, yes. The news that Johansson could join is pretty solid. But the “what will she play” part is wide open.
Fans and Rumours: Who Could She Be?
Since the casting buzz broke, fans everywhere (including Reddit) have been scrambling with theories. On a thread discussing the news, one fan speculated:
“My money’s on Phantasm.” Yep. Many think she could play Andrea Beaumont (a.k.a. The Phantasm) — a beloved ‘90s-era character who’s never made it to live-action.
Others are floating alternate options: Poison Ivy, though there’s growing pushback on this one. A respected insider, Jeff Sneider, reportedly tweeted: “Won’t be Poison Ivy, by the way…”
More grounded options like Vicki Vale or Julie Madison. Characters which are known as more “normal world” characters in Batman lore. What fans seem to agree on: if Johansson signs on, she’s unlikely to be a bit-part character. As one Redditor put it: “You don’t get Scarlett f—ing Johansson for a bit part role.”
What the Industry and Internet Are Actually Saying
Trusted outlets are treating this as a serious ongoing negotiation, not a wild fan theory. Both Variety and Deadline list Johansson in their casting rundowns for The Batman Part II. On the flip side: insiders and analysts warn that nothing is official yet. And, that the role’s tone (heroic or villainous) might be a curveball. One interesting take from a commentator at Forbes: given how “grounded” the first film was leaning more gritty detective drama than over-the-top comic mayhem, a character like The Phantasm (and not a flashy villain like Poison Ivy) might fit the sequel’s vibe better.
Across Reddit’s threads (and other forums), reactions range from chaos to cautious optimism. Some fans love the idea of Johansson as a dark, troubled character. Especially one with emotional depth like Andrea Beaumont. “That’s definitely a role that would make sense with everything we’ve heard about this movie.” Others are skeptical: maybe they think she’s over-cast, or maybe they worry the film will lose the gritty charm of the first one. And yes, there are the usual “too many franchises” jokes. It’s classic fandom energy: wild hope, memes, and a dash of cynicism.
So… Are The Rumours True? Short answer: very likely. She’s in final talks with DC Studios to join The Batman Part II. The chance seems high that she’ll sign. But will she make the final cut? And who will she play? That remains unknown.
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