A new report from insider Daniel Richtman claims DC is looking to cast a “male villain” for The Batman Part II.
Richtman says the studio has already offered the role to an “A-list actor,” though the report did not identify who it may be.
The rumor lines up with prior buzz suggesting Matt Reeves is expanding the rogues’ gallery for the sequel, building off the grounded universe he introduced in the first film.
Jeff Sneider Hints at Doctor Arkham
Jeff Sneider of The InSneider also mentioned hearing that the movie could feature a new male antagonist.
Sneider floated the possibility of Doctor Arkham being involved, which would push the series deeper into Gotham’s psychological horror elements.
The addition of Doctor Arkham would fit Reeves’ darker, investigative tone and has been a fan-requested character since the release of the first movie.
Doctor Arkham is typically portrayed as a sinister psychiatrist tied to Arkham Asylum, often connected to the institution’s darkest experiments and the origins of Gotham’s criminally insane.
Follows Report of Scarlett Johansson as a Female Villain
This rumor arrives shortly after reports that Scarlett Johansson is in talks to play a female villain in the sequel.
Details on her character remain unknown, though fans have speculated everything from Harleen Quinzel to an original creation made for Reeves’ universe.
If both reports prove true, The Batman Part II could feature two new major villains – maybe more – expanding Pattinson’s world as Reeves continues shaping his long-term Gotham story.
Release Info for The Batman Part II
The Batman Part II is set to release on October 2, 2026, directed by Matt Reeves, who also co-wrote the film with Mattson Tomlin. Reeves produces alongside Dylan Clark, with the cast led by Robert Pattinson returning as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Andy Serkis is expected back as Alfred, with Jeffrey Wright as Gordon.
