Scarlett Johansson Says The Batman: Part II Role Left Her With Existential Angst

Scarlett Johansson comments on her role in The Batman: Part II left her with a deep sense of existential unease, even though she did not reveal the character she is set to portray. She described the experience as difficult to unravel and said the material challenged her in a way she did not expect.

During a conversation about her film Paper Tiger, Johansson was asked which of her upcoming franchise roles, Exorcist: Martyrs or The Batman: Part II, pushed her beyond her comfort zone the most.

“Probably the part in The Batman, since it brought on a lot of existential dread, for some reason,” Johansson said.

“It was incredibly difficult to get a handle on. I’m not sure why—whether it was simply the character or just the stage of life I’m in—but I really struggled to unlock it. And that’s all I can say about it.”

Online speculation has pointed to Johansson possibly playing Gilda Dent or Poison Ivy in the follow-up.

Johansson is not the only cast member to discuss The Batman: Part II in recent interviews. Robert Pattinson has spoken highly of the sequel, saying it offers an understanding of Bruce Wayne and Batman’s psychology that he does not think has been explored before.

The Batman: Part II has returned to filming in the United Kingdom, under the supervision of Steven Soderbergh final stretch of production while director Matt Reeves tends to a family matter. Reeves is expected to step back in once the movie moves into post-production.

Even with those delays, The Batman: Part II is still scheduled to hit theaters on February 18, 2028.

• The sequel continues filming in the UK.
• Johansson has not revealed her role.
• Robert Pattinson praised the film’s psychological depth.
• The launch date is still set for February 18, 2028.