The Batman: Part 2 Set Photos Tease Two Major Villains
New set photos from The Batman: Part 2 reveal signs hinting at the Court of Owls and a masked protester resembling Anarky, suggesting a major villain lineup.
Production for Matt Reeves' The Batman: Part 2 is underway in London, with behind-the-scenes footage and photos offering fresh glimpses of the film's villains. The latest images focus on a large protest scene featuring Bruce Wayne, portrayed by Robert Pattinson, navigating a crowd flanked by Gotham City Police Department officers. Protesters hold signs with phrases like 'Court of Oligarchs' and 'Eat the Rich,' fueling speculation about the Court of Owls' involvement.
The protest signs include references to a 'Court of Owls,' a nod to the iconic villain group from Scott Snyder's New 52 Batman comics. Fans theorize this secretive cabal of wealthy Gotham citizens may play a central role in the sequel, aligning with Reeves' claim that the villain has never appeared in a film before. The protest scene underscores Gotham's class divide, continuing themes from the first movie about Bruce Wayne's struggle with his family's legacy.
Another set photo reveals a protester wearing a white mask and a jacket adorned with an anarchy symbol, closely resembling the comic character Anarky. Anarky, whose real name is Lonnie Machin, is a radical figure advocating for the overthrow of corrupt institutions, positioning him as a direct ideological opponent to both the Court of Owls and Bruce Wayne.
Anarky has previously appeared in Batman: Arkham Origins and the CW series Arrow but has never been featured in a live-action film. If confirmed, his inclusion alongside the Court of Owls would expand The Batman: Part 2's rogues' gallery, fulfilling Reeves' promise of introducing a villain never before seen on screen.