The top candidates forThe Batman - Part II’s main villains might not actually appear in Matt Reeves' upcomingDCsequel, but their absence could make them even better antagonists for the third movie.The Batman - Part II’s plot details remain under wraps, and its release date has recently been pushed to 2027. Robert Pattinson’s Batman, Jeffrey Wright’s James Gordon, and Colin Farrell’s Oz Cobb are set to return, but no other DC characters or actors have been confirmed yet.
Speculation aboutThe Batman - Part II’s main antagonistcontinues to rise as the DCU claims more Batman-adjacent characters for its shared universe. For instance, Clayface is unlikely to beThe Batman - Part II’s main villain now that he’s set to star in his own DCU movie. More realistic characters like Hush, Two-Face, and Hugo Strange seem more likely to be Batman’s next enemy in Matt Reeves' franchise, butthe Court of Owls remain at the top of the listwhen it comes to rumored villains for the sequel.
The Court Of Owls May Not Be The Batman 2’s Main Villains
Matt Reeves Might Want To Surprise Audiences With An Unexpected Batman Villain
At the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet,Josh Horowitzasked Matt Reeves whetherThe Batman - Part II’s main villain will be surprising, to which Reeves responded,“I hope so. I think the story is a continuation in a certain way and completely different in another.“When asked about all the rumored villains for the sequel, Reeves answered,“You just kind of look at them casually and go like ‘oh is that what they think now? Interesting.'“Perhaps the Court of Owls is too obvious forThe Batman - Part II, and the sequel’s main villain is actually a completely different character.
I’m Disappointed The Batman 2 Looks Set To Ignore Two Villains DC Movies Have Wasted For 27 Years
DC’s cinematic history has long wasted two iconic Batman villains, and I’m disappointed to hear The Batman 2 might continue this trend.
Matt Reeves could surprise audiences by not introducing the most obvious antagonists, despitevarious hints at the Court of Owls inThe Batmanuniverse. Instead,The Batman Part IIcould focus on a completely different villain while the Court of Owls continues to pull the strings in the background. Batman villains such as Professor Pyg, Victor Zsasz, and the Mad Hatter could get their time in the spotlight for the first time on the big screen, and the Court of Owls could be left forThe Batmantrilogy’s final installment.
The Court Of Owls’ Absence In The Batman 2 Could Be For The Better
Matt Reeves’ The Batman Trilogy May Be Saving The Best For Last
The Court of Owls seem like the perfect final enemy for Robert Pattinson’s Batman, as their influence on Gotham’s crime and corruption may be the root of all its evils. If the Court of Owls is reserved forThe Batman - Part III, the secret society could provide an appropriate conclusion to every major character’s story, revealing deep secrets about all their families and backgrounds.The Batman - Part II’s seemingly unrelated main villain could also help develop the Court of Owls’ conspiracy and play an important role in its grand reveal inThe Batman - Part III.
