Comedian e-book initiatives proceed to dominate the leisure world, however a couple of stand out for not being a part of a serious shared universe. That features Matt Reeves’ The Batman franchise, which expanded with the TV spinoff The Penguin (which is streaming with a HBO Max subscription). These initiatives aren’t a part of the DCU’s first slate of initiatives known as Gods and Monsters, and the growing sequel film is among the most extremely anticipated upcoming DC films. However now that Colin Farrell’s TV present is racking up Emmy nominations, are we really going to get Season 2?
What we learn about The Batman Half II is restricted, because it’s already confronted quite a few delays. However The Penguin gave me renewed curiosity in that franchise, which is why I need to see extra episodes sooner reasonably than later. HBO Max boss Casey Bloys spoke to Selection in regards to the TV present’s whopping 24 Emmy noms, the place he addressed the possiblity of Season 2. In his phrases:
The primary factor proper now that Matt [Reeves] is coping with is getting the film going. I consider they’re making progress there. I do know that he and [showrunner] Lauren [LeFranc] have talked about varied concepts. So, might one other chapter be sooner or later? Undoubtedly potential. Proper now, I believe the precedence for Matt is the film. However I do know that Lauren is pondering of assorted concepts which may work alongside the film. I believe it’s potential. I simply don’t know at this level.
Rattling. Whereas Bloys is not ruling out the thought of The Penguin Season 2, it does not sound like there are any actual plans to maneuver ahead on the time of penning this story. As a substitute, Reeves is engaged on The Batman Half II, which might probably open the door for extra episodes of the spinoff collection. Contemplating that film is not anticipated to hello theaters till October of 2027, we’ll have years earlier than the streaming collection had an opportunity of returning.
The Batman Half II has been delayed quite a few instances since its announcement, to the dismay of the fandom. Earlier this July James Gunn confirmed he lastly noticed a script, however that exhibits simply how early in its growth the blockbuster nonetheless is. So we’ll have to attend for each the sequel film and Season 2 of The Penguin.
Later in that very same interview, Bloys additionally addressed one other huge issue and query surrounding The Penguin‘s future. Specifically Colin Farrell, who must conform to the lengthy hours within the make-up chair to reprise his function. As Bloys put it:
Sure, he’s the one which has to play that darkish character and sit and sit within the make-up chair for a number of hours a day. So his buy-in is crucial.
He isn’t improper. After all, there’s one other character from The Penguin that I am much more wanting to see return to the display screen: Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone. She supplied a layered and fascinating efficiency all through Season 1, incomes her an Emmy nomination within the course of. If the TV collection is not returning anytime quickly, I am hoping that Sofia at will get to go from the small to the silver screens in The Batman Half II.
Each The Batman and The Penguin are streaming now on HBO Max. Half II is presently anticipated to reach in theaters on October 1st, 2027 so it is not on the 2025 or 2026 film launch checklist. We’ll simply have to attend and re-watch the earlier two initiatives.