"Scarlett Johansson was a key part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for over a decade, but now the Distinguished Competition might have her join its ranks. The Oscar-nominated actress is reportedly in talks to join The Batman Part II, the sequel to Matt Reeves's 2022 standalone The Batman film, which is set for release on October 1, 2027. Meanwhile, the DC Studios production is potentially losing a star in exchange, with Zoe Kravitz expected to sit out of the sequel."
"On December 3, Deadline reported Johansson was in "final negotiations" with DC Studios and Matt Reeves for an undisclosed role in The Batman Part II. That same day, Variety reported from sources that Kravitz is "not expected" to reprise her part as Selina Kyle/Catwoman for Part II. Right now it's anyone's guess what part Johansson will have in Reeves's standalone Batman universe. Poison Ivy? Talia al Ghul? Andrea Beaumont, a.k.a. The Phantasm? Killer Croc? Anyone from Batman's rogues gallery is plausible."
"But whatever Johansson will play, she will be among the biggest injections of star power for a Batman film since arguably Ben Affleck. Between her Marvel movies and other box office giants like The Jungle Book, Sing, and Jurassic World Rebirth, Johansson has drawn about $15 billion in tickets. She also commands arthouse prestige, which hasn't wavered amid all her big-budget projects. On the Kravtiz front, the absence of her enigmatic Selina from Part II is a bummer."
Scarlett Johansson is reportedly in final negotiations to join The Batman Part II, set for October 1, 2027. Zoe Kravitz is not expected to reprise Selina Kyle/Catwoman for the sequel. Johansson's role remains undisclosed, with possible choices including Poison Ivy, Talia al Ghul, Andrea Beaumont (The Phantasm), or Killer Croc. Johansson has drawn about $15 billion in box-office ticket sales across Marvel and other franchises and combines blockbuster appeal with arthouse prestige. The Batman Part II will continue Matt Reeves's standalone Batman canon, which remains separate from James Gunn's semi-rebooted DC shared universe and its upcoming Batman in The Brave and the Bold.
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