Matt Reeves Reveals If The Batman Part 2 Is The End of His Dark Knight Saga [Exclusive]

In a recent interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub for The Penguin, Matt Reeves confirmed that his original vision for The Batman was always part of a larger trilogy, and The Batman Part II is just another chapter in the Dark Knight’s journey. Reeves reaffirmed that his plan for a trilogy remains intact, despite some recalibrations along the way. Weintraub asked if the trilogy was still in the cards after the success of the first film. "Yes, that is still the plan," Reeves said, confidently. "I mean, it’s sticking very closely to the path we envisioned."

The success of The Batman was partly due to its clear direction, and fans were curious if Reeves had made adjustments to his long-term vision, especially with the introduction of The Penguin spin-off series, which sees Colin Farrell reprise the titular role of Oz Cobb from The Batman. Reeves acknowledged that while things have shifted slightly, the core of the trilogy’s trajectory remains the same. He explained:

"Things kind of shifted. So, when we came up with the idea to do The Penguin, that was something where I had always intended to continue Penguin's story, and wanted to tell this story of his beginning of rise to power. Because we know that he's introduced in The Batman as a kind of mid-level, sort of overlooked, mocked figure, who's not yet in anyone's eyes the kingpin we come to know him as in the lore. And so, that was deliberate because I wanted— whereas it wasn't Batman's origin story, I wanted the origin stories of these other characters, of the Rogues Gallery and that story was originally going to be the entrée into the next movie."

'The Penguin' Will Be a True Continuation of 'The Batman'

The Penguin in The Batman looking up from papers at someone off-camera. When discussing what he calls the "Batman Epic Crime Saga" with HBO's Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys and Head of Originals Sarah Aubrey, Reeves noted their excitement not only about the upcoming films but also the potential for the Penguin series to expand the story, explaining that there wasn't a need to hold everything back for the big screen. He told Collider:

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[misner]

Please, please, please have batman take place in a winter setting

[S.A.N.]

I could listen to him talk about The BATMAN and this universe he's created for hours. You can tell how much he truly loves these characters. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[atkinsonej]

Batman in winter just hits different. That’s one of the main things I loved about Batman Returns. Fingers crossed we get a great version of Mr. Freeze considering it’s winter time.

[MrMgkman]

I’d like to see a 12 episode mini series where you see Batman trying to solve Calendar Man’s murders across a holiday for each month over the course of a year. You could even release the episode on that holiday throughout a year.

[theorangutan]

You can just feel his passion for the IP in the words that he speaks, very grateful to see his story unfold 🤝

[spenserdavis]

I LOVE hearing Reeves talk about his version of Gotham! He discusses it with such depth and detail that I'd swear it was a real place.

[xenomorphbiologist-xx]

Am I the only who thinks he looks and sounds like Gary Oldman as Jim Gordon? Probably a good sign! I do hope they take all the time they need with this film to make sure it’s as good as possible. As they say, a delayed project is great once it’s released, a rushed project is rushed forever

[CrimsonUniverse]

Reeves stepped it up from his first Apes movie to his second.

I believe The Batman 2 is gonna be amazing.

[Z_Snowball]

hell yes! I loved the first one and am so hyped to have a new Batman Trilogy happening. Can't wait to see The Penguin and the 2nd film

[codylakin]

I am really hoping for Joker to be a sort of Hannibal Lecter side character, but with other villains at the center. HUSH was already heavily hinted at, and I would LOVE to see Reeves do his version of the Hush character.

[lawrencekin]

I'm glad he's the custodian for Batman after Christopher Nolan... Matt Reeves is a visionary director

[tannerryan]

as soon as he said that is still the plan in my mind yes, was pure euphoria

[codyrinehart]

The court of owls would be the best Batman movie ever, with hints of joker since he escaped.

[masonteague]

Loved the first one, can't wait for part II

[IrishPride]

This verse is built for Scarecrow as king of the drop heads in a gang war against Penguin. Add a cameo by Black Mask or Hush into the mix and Two Face for The Batman 2.

[cable]

We are gonna eat good with this show, maybe some Court of Owls stuff towards the end.

[devantaraazof]

I cannot wait for Batman and GCPD facing the court of owl

[Shineitor]

Matt Reeves already said that The Batman saga will be a trilogy so...The title of the video is kinda weird...

[IrishPride]

Court of Owls Hugo Strange and Joker escaping for part 3.

[BigBandelero]

Clearly they have the right guy on this ongoing iteration of Batman. Reeves has a well thought out vision that I want to see played out fully.