EXCLUSIVE: After spending almost a decade defending the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Black Widow, the bat signal may be calling Scarlett Johansson , DC Studios’ latest chapter in The Batman series. While it is unknown where things stand in the dealmaking process, sources tell Deadline that the Oscar-nominated Johansson is in final negotiations with the studio and director Matt Reeves for one of the new roles in The Batman Part II . If a deal closes, she would join Robert Pattinson, who is set to reprise his role as the Caped Crusader in the upcoming sequel that Reeves is writing and directing.

DC Studios had no comment.

Johansson has been busy getting her affairs in order for her 2026 shooting schedule, most recently coming on to star in a new Exorcist film for Blumhouse and

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