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Scarlett Johansson may be gearing up for a major universe switch, with multiple industry sources confirming that the actress is in final negotiations to join The Batman Part II. The move would mark her first entry into the DC Universe after a decade of portraying Marvel's Black Widow. If the deal closes, Johansson will star alongside Robert Pattinson, who returns as Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves' gritty Gotham saga.
Details surrounding her role remain tightly guarded, leaving fans to fuel speculation. Popular theories point to Andrea Beaumont, a character tied to Bruce Wayne's past and known for taking on the masked mantle of the Phantasm. Others believe Johansson could embody Poison Ivy, Vicki Vale, or even Bruce's early-canon fiancée, Julie Madison. For now, Warner Bros. and DC Studios are staying silent as talks continue.
Production on the film is set to begin in the spring, with a theatrical release locked for October 2027. Reeves reportedly completed the script earlier this year with co-writer Mattson Tomlin, maintaining the same confidentiality-heavy process that surrounded the first film. Released in 2022, The Batman became a global hit, earning $772 million and drawing praise for its noir tone and grounded storytelling.
Scarlett's potential casting comes amid a busy stretch in her career. She recently starred in Jurassic World Rebirth, which climbed to $868 million worldwide, and is preparing to appear in Mike Flanagan's new Exorcist reboot. She also stepped behind the camera for her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, marking a significant shift in her creative trajectory. On the Marvel side, Johansson has made it clear that her days playing Natasha Romanoff ended with Avengers: Endgame, even as she expressed openness to returning to the MCU in a producer role.
The possibility of Johansson entering Reeves' Gotham adds a new layer of intrigue to a sequel already shrouded in secrecy. Robert Pattinson is confirmed to reprise his intense take on The Dark Knight, though Zoë Kravitz is reportedly not expected to return as Selina Kyle.
With production gearing up and casting decisions nearing completion, The Batman Part II is shaping up to be one of DC's most anticipated releases, and Johansson's involvement would only raise the stakes further.
