IMAX has released a new poster forThe Batmanthat is more that it appears to be. A closer look at the poster reveals the link to a website where fans can apply to see an early screening ofThe Batman.
The Batmanstars Robert Pattinson in the lead role, with Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman and Paul Dano as the mysterious Riddler. This film will be giving the Riddler a much darker twist compared his typical bright and colorful demeanor that many comic book and television fans are used to. Director Matt Reeves has revealed that this version ofRiddler will be based on the Zodiac killer, so don’t expect any fancy suits or hats. This Riddler will be killing important figures in Gotham City, anticipating that the whole world will be watching.
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The new poster forThe Batmanfeatures every character revealed so far, including Batman/Bruce Wayne, Catwoman/Selina Kyle, the Riddler, the Penguin, Alfred,cand Commissioner Gordon. They can all be seen in this poster, which carries the dark red and orange color scheme from the previouspromotional posters forThe Batman. The poster also has hues of green, which is the common color used to represent the Riddler, so it uses a unique blend of the protagonist and antagonist color schemes. The aforementioned link also revealed that early screenings ofThe Batmanwill be on March 1st. Fans who want to enter for a chance to win can go here:The Batman Imax Fan Screening.
Another interesting thing is that this year has the potential of having a film with three different versions of Batman. Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck are also starringin the upcomingFlashfilmas their respective versions of the Caped Crusader. Some fans have speculated thatThe Flashfilm will have a Marvel moment by having Pattinson’s Batman make his way into the film in order to join the other two. As cool as this idea is, it’s likely this is more wishful thinking than anything, but only time will tell. Reeves has already stated that his version of Batman is not connected to the DCEU.
The Batmanalready has high amounts of anticipation and many who have worked on the film have only good things to say. The film will bring a darker, brutal, and aggressive Batman to eager fans. Those who thoughtAffleck’s Batman was a darkhero will have to think again.
