The Batman Part II reportedly eyeing Scarlett Johansson for major role – and DC fans think she's a perfect fit for this classic villain

If it's true, Johansson would be the latest star to swap Marvel for DC on the silver screen

· TechRadar

News By Tom Power published 4 December 2025

The former Black Widow star is said to be eyeing a role in The Batman sequel (Image credit: Marvel Studios)

  • Scarlett Johansson is reportedly in talks to appear in The Batman Part II
  • The former Marvel star is being eyed for a major role in the sequel
  • Fans are having their say on who she should play

Scarlett Johansson is being lined up to play a major role in The Batman Part II, according to reports.

As initially reported by Nexus Point News, and later corroborated by Deadline and Variety, Johansson is said to be close to becoming the sequel's first big cast addition. There's no word on who the A-lister will play, but Nexus has suggested that Johansson's character could be a love interest of the titular vigilante, who'll once again be portrayed by Robert Pattinson.

If Johansson signs on, she'll join other returning faces from The Batman, including Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell. However, Variety has indicated that Zoe Kravitz isn't in line to reprise her role as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in the DC comic book film, which is currently slated to land in theaters on October 1, 2027.

The cameras are due to start rolling on The Batman 2 in early 2026, so new cast announcements are to be expected at this stage of pre-production. Maybe we'll find out if one of the Dark Knight's most iconic allies will also be part of proceedings in the near future, then.

Who could Scarlett Johansson play in The Batman Part II?

Scarlett Johansson could be the latest star to trade Marvel for DC on the big screen (Image credit: Marvel Studios)

Possible spoilers follow for The Batman Part II.

As I mentioned, the identity of Johansson's character hasn't been revealed yet.

Nevertheless, DC diehards have been quick to fancast the former Marvel superstar as various Batman-adjacent individuals since the news broke. Indeed, threads on r/DC_Cinematic, r/DCULeaks, and ResetEra are full of suggestions from intrigued users, while other social media platforms like X/Twitter are awash with similar theories.

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