The Batman Epic Crime Saga may not be an official, canon part of the DC Universe, but Matt Reeves’ Batman (Robert Pattinson) and his host of villains are just getting started. With HBO’s limited series, The Penguin, Reeves and his collaborators got the chance to explore their version of Gotham City while paving the way for The Batman II. Reeves is hard at work writing the sequel, which will hopefully hit theaters in 2026. But he’s also looking for ways to expand the Crime Saga further, and the key may lie with The Penguin.
The eight-episode miniseries is just one of a handful of projects Reeves has planned for his Batman franchise, each revolving around a member of the hero’s rogues’ gallery. It was originally touted as a limited series, but after so much critical acclaim, HBO and DC would be silly not to try for another season. According to Reeves, conversations have already begun: the director is working on a way forward alongside producing partner Dylan Clark, The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc, and star Colin Farrell.
