Matt Reeves’The Batmanuniverse seems to be adding another spinoff to itsDCElseworldscontinuity, and its perfect protagonist has already been introduced.HBO’sThe Penguinpremieres on September 19, marking the second installment in Matt Reeves’The Batmanfranchise two years ahead of2026’sThe Batman - Part II. AlthoughThe Batman’sGotham PDandArkham Asylumspinoff shows were canceled in 2023, it seems likeThe Penguinwon’t be the only series taking place in this continuity.
In an interview withTheDirect,The BatmanandThe Penguinproducer Dylan Clark mentioned that he and Matt Reeves have new ideas about Sofia Falcone’s future afterThe Penguin, but that they"are all new ideas for her and have nothing to do with the other series that we’re continuing to do.“Clark’s comments suggest that Matt Reeves’The Batmanfranchise won’t be limited to three movies andThe Penguinand instead will include at least another spinoff series.
The Batman Clearly Set Up A Catwoman Spinoff
The Batman’s Ending Scene Sent Zoe Kravitz’s Catwoman Off On Her Own
Zoe Kravitz’s Catwoman is the ideal protagonist forThe Batman’s second spinoff, asThe Batman’s ending sequenceset up Selina Kyle’s own story. After defeating the Riddler, Catwoman tries to convince Batman to leave Gotham with her"upstate, Bludhaven maybe…“and tells him they can both"knock off some CEO hedge fund types.“Batman refuses, and Catwoman drives away on her motorcycle.Before Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle reunite on the big screen, Zoe Kravitz’s Catwoman could star in her own spinoff show set in Bludhaven.
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Bludhaven is a fictional DC Comics city located right next to Gotham. Notably, Nightwing fights crime in Bludhaven while Batman is busy in Gotham, as Bludhaven is also filled with evildoers. Yet, live-action DC movies and shows have always ignored Bludhaven’s existence. ACatwomanspinoff show could break new ground with a female protagonist in an often overlooked DC location, especially if the main antagonist hasn’t appeared in live-action yet.
DC Has Needed A Good Live-Action Catwoman Project For A Long Time
Catwoman rose to mainstream prominence thanks to the 1960sBatmanseries soon after her 1940 comic book debut. Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman portrayal in Tim Burton’sBatman Returnswas unanimously praised, andBurton planned aCatwomanspinoff moviethat eventually got canceled. However, Burton’sCatwomanproject evolved throughout the years, and it resulted in the 2004Catwomanfilm starring Halle Berry, which is now one of the most unpopular superhero movies of all time. Now that all pieces are in place, aCatwomanshow set inThe Batmanuniverse could do the character justice in live-action.
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The Batman follows a young Bruce Wayne as he investigates a sadistic serial killer targeting key political figures in Gotham. As he delves deeper, he is confronted by the city’s hidden corruption and questions surrounding his own family’s legacy.
