The Batman 2 Set Photos Feature A First Look At [Spoiler] & Raise Some Huge Questions About The Sequel

The Batman 2 Set Photos Feature A First Look At [Spoiler] & Raise Some Huge Questions About The Sequel

These latest photos from the Glasgow set of The Batman - Part II feature a first look at a mysterious new character, while raising some huge questions about the sequel's plot...

By MarkCassidy - Aug 29, 2026 09:08 AM EST
Filed Under: The Batman 2

It's starting to look like a lot of what we thought we knew about The Batman - Part II might have been way off.

Potentially major spoilers ahead.

Following a set video showing what appeared to be Alfred Pennyworth resuscitating Bruce Wayne (as far as we can tell, only Andy Serkis and Robert Pattinson's stand-ins were present), the mysterious blonde woman we assume to be Scarlett Johansson's character has arrived on the scene - and she's not alone.

The woman can be seen standing with her arms around a young boy, and they both seem to be very concerned about Bruce's predicament.

As you can imagine, these latest shots have sent speculation into overdrive. Could this kid be Bruce Wayne's son, Damien? If so, does that mean Johansson is playing Talia al Ghul? At the very least, it's probably safe to assume that this character isn't a full-on villain.

A young Dick Grayson or another Boy Wonder is also a possibility, of course.

For now, all we have are theories (though we'd be very surprised if it wasn't; we're not even sure that this is Johansson's character yet). But now that these photos are out there, director Matt Reeves may decide to shed some more light on his sequel on social media.

Earlier this year, Reeves officially announced the movie's main cast on social media.

The filmmaker confirmed that Robert Pattinson (Bruce Wayne/Batman), Jeffrey Wright (Jim Gordon), Andy Serkis (Alfred Pennyworth), Colin Farrell (Oz Cobb/The Penguin), Jayme Lawson (Bella Réal) and Gil Perez-Abraham (Officer Martinez) will reprise their roles, alongside new cast members Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance, Sebastian Koch and Brian Tyree Henry.

Reeves did not reveal the characters Gotham City's new additions will play.

After several previous delays, The Batman - Part II was scheduled to arrive in theaters on October 1, 2027, but was recently pushed back to February 18, 2028.

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IAmAHoot
IAmAHoot - 8/29/2026, 9:44 AM
That's not Scarlett Johansson, even if that is meant to be her character (i.e. a stand-in, etc.).
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 8/29/2026, 9:45 AM
@IAmAHoot - Ya don't say 😂
Bucky74
Bucky74 - 8/29/2026, 11:00 AM
@IAmAHoot - It looks like a flashback with Bruce and his mother at maybe his grandfather’s funeral or something
MisterBones
MisterBones - 8/29/2026, 9:47 AM
Batman fans when they see a kid in a Batman film
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Damien seems so far and beyond the scope of what Reeves is doing. I’d be shocked if he was included.
BiffDitko
BiffDitko - 8/29/2026, 10:11 AM
@MisterBones - Reeves HAS mentioned ROBIN though, and what Robin would be like in this "take". Tbh the Mayor's kid from the first one seemed like a set-up for Robin, but here we are.
Man, I just want a GOOD Batman movie with a GOOD Robin. This one, whatever the DCU is cooking, I don't care. Having what, 9, 10, Batman movies and only 3 including ROBIN (I don't feel TDKR counts as Robin but I included it in my total) is a gotdam CRIME.
I NEED a GOOD Robin in a GOOD Batman movie. FFS!
tRuckRogers46A
tRuckRogers46A - 8/29/2026, 9:49 AM
Wondering why they'd have a stand in for Scarjo while having Serkis and Pattinson there? Especially if they're actually filming.
I don't remember Talia ever having blonde hair either.
BiffDitko
BiffDitko - 8/29/2026, 10:15 AM
@tRuckRogers46A - Bc actors who get paid multi millions for a role have better things to do than stand around and waiting for ALL THE OTHER "SMALL STUFF" required to film a scene. Lighting, camera set up, sound rigging. Sure when they get started in the business they do that stuff, but the bigger the paycheck, the less they have to do. A stand in is used to do just that, STAND IN. You think Scarjo is just gonna stand around while the peasants set up the shot, rig the lights, set up sound etc? Fuuuuuuuuuuc* no she ain't!
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 8/29/2026, 10:20 AM
@tRuckRogers46A - that doesn’t seem to be Pattinson on the ground either.
Kadara
Kadara - 8/29/2026, 10:01 AM
Did I miss the Batman: Knightfall article or what's happening? Way more articles about rumours these days.
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 8/29/2026, 10:05 AM
@Kadara - User Comment Image
BiffDitko
BiffDitko - 8/29/2026, 10:17 AM
@Kadara - "THESE DAYS"???? More like ALL THE DAYS. That's this sites bread n butter.
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 8/29/2026, 10:04 AM
Could always be this kid, I'd assumed they would have done something more with him down the line, like have him get groomed into becoming one of the Talons for the court of Owls
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bobevanz
bobevanz - 8/29/2026, 10:10 AM
Another Batman article that isn't Batman Knightfall
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ClarkJoeKent
ClarkJoeKent - 8/29/2026, 10:37 AM
Just keep GUNN away!🤣
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 8/29/2026, 10:50 AM
It's just an average night in Glasgow.

Fellah gets 'blootered' on cheap cider. Kisses the pavement. Older fellah steps in to perform CPR. Family looks on in embarrassment.

Move on. Nothing to see here.

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