Robert Pattinson is all set to reprise his role as the Caped Crusader in Matt Reeves’ upcoming The Batman Part II, slated to hit theaters in 2025. Pattinson debuted as the titular character in The Batman (2022), giving the character a new perspective.
Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne wasn’t the usual rich playboy. The 37-year-old actor brought depth by portraying him as more of a recluse.
In the 2022 film, the British star faced off against Carmine Falcone—a cunning crime boss who runs his operations with an iron fist in Gotham City.
Falcone doesn’t have flashy costumes like other Batman villains, but he’s still a big part of Bruce Wayne’s story. Some also say that the villain might have always known that Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne is secretly The Batman.
Carmine Falcone Suspected Bruce Wayne as Batman
Villains like Ra’s Al Ghul, Bane, and Despero have found out Bruce Wayne’s secret. They discover it in their own way, but it doesn’t make them rethink their plans.
However, there is this theory that says that John Turturro’s Carmine Falcone was the one who always knew that Robert Pattinson‘s Bruce Wayne is secretly The Batman.
In The Batman, there’s a scene at Gotham City Hall during the mayor’s funeral, where Falcone talks to Bruce Wayne. The supervillain blames Bruce for interfering in his crimes. There, he also hints he knows a lot about Gotham’s underworld.
Many fans think that Falcone’s remark about remembering Bruce’s face (combined with the shot of Batman just before his death) indicates that he connected the dots and figured out that Bruce Wayne is Batman. They argue that the eyes never lie!
Yeah I gotta agree! I think that makes perfect sense he’d recognize him right there in his dying moments since only a few scenes before he describes Bruce’s look he had when he was a kid!
— Mysterio! (@alotofgalaxies) March 8, 2024
he absolutely did. at the end of his story he didn’t say “i remember his face” he said “i remembered YOUR face”. straight up told him “i know who you are”
— god of none (@god_of_none) March 8, 2024
I think he totally did I'm ngl, that brief "realisation" look across his face before his head slumps back.
— Kara ✨💫🍉 (@TardisTimelord2) March 8, 2024
The events in the movie and the way it zooms in on Falcone’s point of view might make fans think he figured it out, but the film doesn’t outright confirm it.
Who Will Be the Dark Knight’s Ally in Batman II?
The next installment of The Batman trilogy is already generating excitement among many fans. Director Matt Reeves and actor Robert Pattinson earned lots of praise for their work on the first film. With such high expectations, everyone is eagerly anticipating what they’ll bring to this sequel.
The big question on everyone’s mind is who will be the main ally in the upcoming film. While the main villain hasn’t been officially announced yet, there’s a lot of talk about it. Some common guesses include Mr. Freeze, the Court of Owls, Hush, and Calendar Man.
As per CBR, Colin Farrell might return as Oswald Cobblepot, aka the Penguin, especially since he’s lined up to star in the titular miniseries in 2024.
Barry Keoghan might return as the Joker because his scene got cut from the first movie. Paul Dano could also come back as the Riddler, especially since he ended up in Arkham Asylum at the end of the last film.
The Batman Part II is scheduled for release on October 3, 2025. In the meantime, watch The Batman on Amazon Prime Video.
