Film Theory: NOT What He Seems! (The Batman 2022)

Theorists, if you haven't seen The Batman yet, what are you waiting for? Today we will be talking about that last scene. The scene that sets up what could be the future bad guy for Robert Pattinson's Batman. Who is the mystery villain? IS it the Joker? SHOULD it be the Joker? Get your cowl and cape ready, Theorists!

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Credits:
Writers: Matthew Patrick and Bob Chipman
Editors: Forrest Lee, Koen Verhagen, and Dan "Cybert" Seibert
Assistant Editor: Caitie Turner (Caiterpillart)
Sound Editor: Yosi Berman

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[unknownvariable]

I really like the twist that Batman inspired his villains. He realizes that his whole vengeance message is inspiring the wrong people and at the end he turns to inspire hope. A good character arc and makes me more excited for future sequels

[nazmalaysia]

Hush is an extremely good villain for Reeves' Batman. Especially considering we got some really good Jokers already in a short span of time. Hoping he'll explore some court of owl stuff too.

[Ashnflash]

What I like about this is that Bruce Wayne only by appearance alone is known to Gotham. Not by his actions which was very evident with the conversation with the future mayor. So if Hush does roll up he can however he wants as Bruce Wayne and no one will think twice.

[zachariahjohnson]

I wanna see Scarecrow in this franchise, he seems to fit the aesthetic of this series quite well.

[Benni_]

Just saw the deleted scene with the joker, and unfortunately it is confirmed to be him. However I do like the direction they are taking with him and it feels like he’s pulling the strings and not dragged in like he’ll be the final villain of the trilogy

[spacejam]

I felt like this Riddler’s character design was inspired by Hush with the costume, the history, and darker elements like the psychotic planning and saw traps he used on his victims. So I don’t think Hush will be introduced into this movie universe because he already exists through the Riddler

[alichehab]

Love how the Riddler was actually menacing in this version like he should be. He was inspired by the Zodiac Killer and it shows

[friendbreakfast]

i like the twist that this theory was already proven false DURING THE THEORY ITSELF so this is just them exploring a cool possibility more than trying to guess future events like usual. it is functionally the same as any other theory video but this one feels more fun because of the framing, i feel

[brohiddlesby]

Just as a side on Matt Reeves talking about the deleted Joker scene, the way he describes it almost sounds a lot like an allusion to Silence of the Lambs. That might be the way to bring back Joker; not as the main villain, but a supporting character in the same vein as Hannibal Lector.

[TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

After watching this, I think MatPat is planning out business decisions on how to make the future movies even better for DC comics with his videos.

[DCAMM]

I saw the deleted Joker scene and I'm loving him so far. However, I wish they would simply hint at him until the 3rd movie and have him tie it all up.

[Evelyn_Okay]

I love the idea of Bruce realizing there's a more meaningful and peaceful way he can save Gotham by using his family's money to build better schools, affordable housing, free hospitals, ect which will create more job opportunities, get people off the streets, and reduce crime.

[justinqueso]

This is like the first time the Riddler has not been treated as a joke in a Batman movie, and it works perfectly.

[coolnerdlll]

I freaking loved Riddler in this movie. Making him Jigsaw was such a cool idea and the opening scene was absolutely terrifying. I hope he comes back.

[freezingmeteor]

I fully believe that Reeves knows what he's doing with this. He subtly drops the joker in the first movie to keep diehard joker fans coming to see the movie just to look for future Easter eggs. However, he sets up enough lore that he can go so many ways with the villain of the next movie. The joker is going to be saved for last. Even if there's hints along the way to track the joker's rise.

[highfivers]

Now that I know a sequel is coming, I've had an idea in my head for a while. If they do make more than the one sequel, I think they should save the Joker until the very last movie in this timeline. Not only would it make this timeline more unique from the other ones, but it might even actually make sense. Who better be The Batman's final face-off with than the Bat's greatest enemy. What do you guys think of this idea?

[austinluther]

I legit whispered to my partner in the theater when they said the reporter's name was Eliot, "Oh my God, are they setting up Hush?"

I want Hush so bad. He's one of my favorite villains. I own the Hush comics, they're freaking amazing. And Hush in Arkham City was such a disturbing side mission. Kevin Conroy's voice acting of Hush sent literal chills down my spine the first time I played it.

I seriously hope Matt Reeves is deliberately misleading everyone. That maybe the guy in the cell is the Joker, but it's sort of a Hannibal Lector/Buffalo Bill thing. That Joker isn't the main antagonist of the next film, but he has info about Hush and Batman has to go to Arkham to interrogate him. Something.

I just want Hush!

[imjango]

Despite the Joker identity being confirmed I don't think he is necessarily the next main villain. There is also going to be an Arkham Asylum spinoff series on HBOmax that he may factor into. The movie did in fact lay down good groundwork for Hush to be in a later film. Hush working with the Court of Owls would make for an amazing movie, and I think it's relatively plausible, even likely.

[Thorax]

I agree about the Joker, pretty joker-ed out. Hush, Court of Owls, Professor Pyg, Zsasz or even a redefined Calendar Man would be great for this universe

[TFFan]

Honestly, I'd love to see other Batman villains get the spotlight in future films. I mean, how crazy would it be to see a live-action Clayface? Or, heck, Poison Ivy or Bane?