Due to The Batman‘s pushed release date, The Batman 2 has not yet started filming or additional casting. Deadline also reported the main cast of The Batman signed on to two sequel films, but Matt Reeves has expressed interest in including other villains for future films, including The Joker, according to The Direct.

This new version of the Joker will reportedly be referenced in The Batman.

Hopefully, the rumors of a feud between Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves are just that: rumors. The Batman and its subsequent sequels are not included in the upcoming DC Extended Universe set of films, taking place in a separate universe, but they are welcome additions to the slate of films regardless.

It would be a shame if the hard work of all involved in The Batman was put to waste due to a feud, but it could leave room for other Batman-related projects to shine—rumors of a Batgirl project have been in development for a while, and with the Robins barely getting screentime as is, would anyone object to a Nightwing-focused feature? 

Fans will have to wait and find out what happens. The Batman arrives in theaters on March 4, 2022.