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New Batman Report Confirms Barry Keoghan’s Joker Return in Matt Reeves’ 2027 Sequel
At long last, Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II is filming, following a lengthy pre-production process that featured multiple delays as Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin worked on the script. As he geared up for the start of production, Reeves commemorated the occasion by announcing the highly anticipated sequel’s cast through a series of social []
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MovieGuide
· Jun 25, 2026
We Finally Know Who Will Be the BATMAN Villain This Time …
A new animated Batman movie is on its way, and DC just dropped the first trailer of the upcoming new release. The movie, titled BATMAN...
ComicBook.com
· Jun 23, 2026
New Batman Design Confirmed for Upcoming DC Movie Dynamic Duo
If you thought Batman fans were being spoiled with two major upcoming movies, thanks to Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II and the DCU‘s The Brave The Bold, hold tight, because DC Studios aren’t finished yet. An animated adaptation of the iconic Batman: Knightfall is on the way, and it’s just been confirmed that []
CNET
· Jul 1, 2026
'Legally Blonde' Prequel 'Elle,' 'Ride or Die,' and More New Prime Video Releases We're Watching in July
Catch these titles -- plus a new season of Batman: Caped Crusader and much more -- this month.
UPI
· Jun 24, 2026
Watch: Batman contends with Riddler, Joker in 'Caped Crusader' Season 2
Watch: Batman contends with Riddler, Joker in 'Caped Crusader' Season 2
DNyuz
· Jun 24, 2026
‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Season 2 Trailer Gets Even Darker Ahead of Summer Premiere
“Batman: Caped Crusader” is ready to return. The brilliant animated series, which counts J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves among its producers, will return to Prime Video this summer. It was announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival that Season 2 of “Batman: Caped Crusader” will stream in full on July 31. And ahead of []
Polygon
· Jun 25, 2026
Absolute Batman animated series in development with Scott Snyder on board
DC has announced an animated adaptation of Absolute Batman is in the works. The comic series has been a best-seller since its 2024 start.
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Related coverage for "New Batman Report Confirms Barry Keoghan’s Joker Return in Matt Reeves’ 2027 Sequel": MovieGuide — We Finally Know Who Will Be the BATMAN Villain This Time …. ComicBook.com — New Batman Design Confirmed for Upcoming DC Movie Dynamic Duo. CNET — 'Legally Blonde' Prequel 'Elle,' 'Ride or Die,' and More New Prime Video Releases We're Watching in July. UPI — Watch: Batman contends with Riddler, Joker in 'Caped Crusader' Season 2. DNyuz — ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Season 2 Trailer Gets Even Darker Ahead of Summer Premiere. Polygon — Absolute Batman animated series in development with Scott Snyder on board