Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Sebastian Stan in Talks for The Batman Part II
Sebastian Stan, known for playing the Winter Soldier in Marvel movies, is in talks to join the cast of The Batman Part II.
He would be joining Robert Pattinson, who is playing Batman again, and Scarlett Johansson.
The movie is directed by Matt Reeves and is set to start filming in the spring of 2026.
It will be released in theaters on October 1, 2027.
The first Batman movie with Robert Pattinson made a lot of money, over $770 million worldwide.
Sebastian Stan has also been in other big movies and is set to feature in Avengers: Doomsday later in 2026.
The role Stan is being considered for in The Batman Part II remains unknown, but some people think he might play Harvey Dent, who becomes the villainous Two-Face in the comics.
Sebastian Stan is in talks to join the cast of The Batman Part II, directed by Matt Reeves.
Robert Pattinson will reprise his role as Batman in the sequel, with production starting in spring 2026 and a release date of October 1, 2027.
Scarlett Johansson is also set to join the cast, though her role has not been disclosed.
The first Batman movie with Pattinson grossed over $770 million worldwide.
Stan is known for his role as the Winter Soldier in Marvel films and is set to appear in Avengers: Doomsday in 2026.
- Who
- Sebastian Stan, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, Scarlett Johansson, Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis, Barry Keoghan
- What
- Sebastian Stan in talks for The Batman Part II
- When
- Production starts in spring 2026, release date October 1, 2027
- Where
- Theaters worldwide
- Why
- To join the cast of The Batman Part II
DC Studios
Industry Observers
Role Speculation
DC Studios
DC Studios has not commented on the discussions or confirmed any details about Sebastian Stan's role.
Industry Observers
Industry observers speculate that Stan could play Harvey Dent, the Gotham district attorney who becomes the villainous Two-Face.
- Actor
- Sebastian Stan
- Director
- Matt Reeves
- Lead Actor
- Robert Pattinson
- Production Start
- Spring 2026
- Release Date
- October 1, 2027
- Box Office (The Batman)
- $770M worldwide
- Representation
- CAA and Brookside Artist Management
Sources
‘The Batman Part II’: Sebastian Stan In Talks For Role Opposite Robert Pattinson In Sequel – The Dish
The Batman 2: Sebastian Stan In Talks To Join Robert Pattinson's DC Universe Superhero Film
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Sebastian Stan In Talks To Join Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Batman Part II’