"But we finally have one intriguing clue as to who Bruce Wayne will battle in this upcoming sequel. It's not a clue as to who it could be, but a definite statement on who it's not. In a red carpet interview with Josh Horowitz, Reeves discussed The Batman Part II's writing process and teased the movie's villain. "I won't tell you where we ended up, but we're super excited about it," he said."
"For some fans, this is evidence for a long-standing theory that Part II will feature the Court of Owls, the secret cabal of elites that Bruce faced off against in the renowned Court of Owls comic book saga. These villains have been so in demand that some thought they would be the true antagonists of The Batman instead of the Riddler."
The Batman premiered in 2021 after multiple delays, and its sequel, The Batman Part II, has faced similar hold-ups despite a completed script and praise from its cast. Few plot details exist, and the central antagonist remains unknown. A key detail indicates the sequel's villain "hasn't really been done in a movie before," which eliminates many established cinematic Batman foes such as Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, and the Joker. That detail has intensified speculation around the Court of Owls, a secret cabal that appeared on the Gotham TV series but has not yet appeared on the big screen.
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