I've also have been seeing speculation - in more than one place, which could lead some credence to the idea - that Barry Keoghan's Joker isn't actually the Joker, but rather an acolyte of the Joker. Since he was technically never referred to as the Joker in-movie, if Reeves wanted to go a different direction, with, say, a bigger actor in the third movie, with a different look, maybe Keoghan's character in Part II is simply some kind of acolyte/fanboy/harbinger of the real deal. Which is an idea I would be for, seeing as I thought the inclusion/look of the character was the only slight misstep in The Batman.

That would be horrible unless they completely change both characters' roles and backstory. All of these characters do what they do for a reason, and I don't think you screw too much with Batman's Rogue Gallery. His list of villains and their depth is one of the best parts about Batman. I do agree that Reeves will find a way to give us a twist we aren't looking for, though.

I'm still one of those who would absolutely love a gritty and realistic Mr. Freeze. Maybe we get that in a Part III.

Agreed. It'd cause too much uproar. I would much prefer this route instead…

Perhaps my favorite Bruce/Harvey moment in Batman lore is in DARK VICTORY where Batman tells Alfred, "I was going to tell him my secret." Bruce and Harvey's friendship is so important to the Batman/Two-Face dynamic and I hope to see that depicted faithfully here onscreen.

— Dan Marcus (@Danimalish) January 10, 2026

Also, I could easily Gilda's villainous actions somehow leading to Harvey being burned. That would be even more tragic.

Now this makes sense, would certainly connect the dots, and finally/officially introduce the Court of Owls as has been long-suspected/rumored. The role of Harvey Dent's father is apparently the last big character left to cast, and the fact that Reeves originally went after Brad Pitt for the role tells us it's an important/juicy part. Harvey trying to do actual good while either knowing or eventually learning that his father is part of the Court of Owls? That's great drama. All the while Dent's wife is potentially on some kind of secret/murderous revenge plot? Sign me up.

Some fun BATMAN PART II speculation (just speculation): You don’t go after Brad Pitt to just play “the Dad.” I think Christopher Dent will be the ultimate bad guy - and a villainous member of the Gotham elite makes me think they’re doing the Court of Owls.

— ViewerAnon (@ViewerAnon) January 10, 2026

Wouldn’t surprise me at all if Gilda’s a Phantasm-like presence. She may not be precisely the Holiday Killer, but I suspect she’ll definitely have blood on her hands.

— ViewerAnon (@ViewerAnon) January 10, 2026

I agree. I think they blew their budget with ScarJo so they’ll cast a Ed Harris type for Papa Dent. If they locked Pitt down early, they would have offered Gilda to a smaller name like Jessie Buckley.

Papa Dent will be played by a Turturro level and just as important as he was. https://t.co/NAgyh3fddz

— Shauny Supreme (@Shauner222) January 10, 2026

Court of Owls incoming. pic.twitter.com/U7clFYpair

— Weatherford (@ZoroeEnma) January 10, 2026