{"id":672491,"date":"2026-01-04T03:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T03:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/672491\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T03:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T03:28:10","slug":"why-catwoman-isnt-returning-in-the-batman-2-why-its-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/672491\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Catwoman Isn’t Returning in The Batman 2 (& Why It’s Right)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Zo\u00eb Kravitz\u2019s Selina Kyle was one of the main characters in 2022\u2019s The Batman, and here\u2019s why she isn\u2019t returning in The Batman Part II<\/a><\/strong>. Much of the story of Matt Reeves\u2019 first The Batman centered on Selina, with her having major connections to Carmine Falcone and The Penguin. Despite this, Selina will seemingly have no role in the highly-anticipated sequel, which may be seen as a disappointment to some fans.<\/p>\n

Variety<\/a> has reported that Scarlett Johansson is in talks to join the cast of The Batman Part II<\/a>, making the jump from Marvel to DC. In this same report, Variety also stated that \u201cZoe Kravitz\u2019s Catwoman is not expected to return for the film, according to sources with knowledge of the production.\u201d This has not been officially confirmed by Warner Bros., and no explanation for Kravitz\u2019s absence has been provided.<\/p>\n

Catwoman\u2019s Absence From The Batman Part II Is Right For The Sequel<\/p>\n

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Kravitz\u2019s career path since The Batman could also be what has caused her to not return. Although Kravitz still acts, she made her directorial debut with the feature film Blink Twice. After the thriller\u2019s success, she will most likely continue directing films. Being tied to The Batman Part II could have hindered her plans, especially with the film\u2019s constant production troubles, preventing her from furthering her directing career and appearing in movies like Caught Stealing and How to Rob a Bank.<\/p>\n

Although it\u2019s a shame that she isn\u2019t returning, it makes sense. The Batman ends with Selina leaving Gotham for good, saying that the city can\u2019t be saved. This seemed like a pretty definitive ending for Catwoman, and since all of her story threads were wrapped up in the first film, there isn\u2019t a great reason to bring her back. A letter from Selina is seen in The Penguin, teasing that she could come back. Based on the Variety report, however, this doesn\u2019t seem likely.<\/p>\n

Although Selina Kyle may not appear in The Batman Part II<\/a>, that doesn\u2019t mean that Kravitz\u2019s character is gone for good. The future of Matt Reeves\u2019 Batman universe is uncertain, but it is possible that it could continue alongside the DCU. Thus, there is space for Catwoman to return in a third movie or other potential spinoff projects.<\/p>\n

Kravitz\u2019s decision not to return in The Batman Part II<\/a> is undoubtedly disappointing for fans of her character in the first film. However, her not coming back is better than the sequel shoehorning her into a story that she isn\u2019t connected to. Instead, it will be better for The Batman Part II to focus on new characters rather than being chained to heroes and villains from the original film.<\/p>\n

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