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Colin Farrell's Penguin Returns in Batman Part II 2027

6/14/2026

Summary

Penguin Returns 2027

Colin Farrell will reprise the Penguin in The Batman: Part II, debuting October 1, 2027.
Farrell said the Penguin appears in only two scenes and called the script “magnificent.”
Director Matt Reeves said the script is finished and filming starts spring 2026.
The sequel adds Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent, keeps its plot secret, and notes that a second season of The Penguin is under discussion after nine Emmy wins.

Summary

Batman Gets Elseworlds

Warner Bros. Discovery placed Batman in Elseworlds, apart from James Gunn’s DC Universe.
Michael Reeves posted a photo of an unidentified body on an autopsy table, sparking speculation.
The photo shows an updated Batman logo, the first visual change since the 2022 film.
Warner Bros. Discovery did not verify casting for Sebastian Stan or Scarlett Johansson.
The 2027 slate will feature both Reeves’ Batman and Gunn’s Superman as separate DC continuities.

History

Historical Context

Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman, produced by Warner Bros. with DC Comics, turned a $48 million investment into a $411 million global box-office and sparked over $750 million in merchandise, reviving the hero’s popularity. Decades later, Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2027 dual-universe strategy appoints Matt Reeves and James Gunn to helm separate Batman and Superman arcs, echoing Burton’s split-screen approach.

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Penguin Returns 2027

Colin Farrell will reprise the Penguin in The Batman: Part II, debuting October 1, 2027.
Farrell said the Penguin appears in only two scenes and called the script “magnificent.”
Director Matt Reeves said the script is finished and filming starts spring 2026.
The sequel adds Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent, keeps its plot secret, and notes that a second season of The Penguin is under discussion after nine Emmy wins.

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