Batman — Part II' is in the works and Robert Pattinson is set to return as the Caped Crusader. It will remain an Elseworlds franchise as Matt Reeves is still fleshing out The Batman universe. 'The Batman — Part II' may start filming sometime in 2025 as James Gunn is working on his new Superman movie at present. It will not be released before 2026.
According to 'Collider', James Gunn rejected the speculation that Boyd Holbrook had been cast as Harvey Dent. He called the speculation 'fake'. Confirming it, DCU Updates has said on social media platform X, «James Gunn says the rumor of Boyd Holbrook playing Harvey Dent in Batman Part 2 is false.»
Often depicted as Bruce Wayne's best friend and Gotham's 'White Knight', Harvey Dent is one of Batman's strongest characters. Earlier in 'Batman Forever' and 'The Dark Knight', Tommy Lee Jones and Aaron Eckhart respectively played this character.'Two-Face' was one of the most popular of 'Batman: The Animated Series'.
Harvey Dent is most likely to appear as District Attorney, which is a great opportunity to further probe the corruption of Gotham.
'The Batman — Part II' was delayed due to the strikes by the WGA and the SAG-AFTRA. The film is set to release on October 2, 2026.
It will push 'The Batman — Part II' beyond the beginning of James Gunn’s incoming DCU, which will kick off in 2025 with Superman. Reeves' Bat-flicks won’t be part of the DCU but will continue to release in parallel to it. Besides,