- Primary Subject: Paul Dano / The Riddler status in The Batman Part II
- Key Update: Paul Dano revealed whether he will return as The Riddler in The Batman Part II.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: May 18, 2026
- Quick Answer: Paul Dano is unsure if he will return as The Riddler in The Batman Part II, but remains highly excited for director Matt Reeves' sequel plans.
Paul Dano recently addressed his potential return as The Riddler in The Batman Part II. Should fans expect him to be part of the highly anticipated sequel?
After several years of delay, production for the long-awaited follow-up to 2022's The Batman will finally begin very soon. Recently, director Matt Reeves announced the returning cast members from the first movie and the actors who are joining. One notable absence is Dano, whose character survived the events of the first movie.
Is Paul Dano Returning as Riddler in The Batman Part II?
In a recent interview with Collider, Dano opened up about his potential return as The Riddle/Edward Nashton in The Batman Part II, as it begins production soon.
Unfortunately, he revealed that he is unsure whether he will be invited to reprise his role in the sequel, but he is excited about what Reeves is planning for the movie.
"I don't know. No, I mean, dude, I agree. Matt is so caring and obsessive in bringing such a point of view to that film, and I think he is going to again," the actor said. "I could not be more excited to see what he does, and I hope maybe I'll get to dance again."
Dano also shared that he knows "very" few details about what Reeves is planning for the sequel.
"I know a very little bit about it, but what I do know, I am excited by, for sure, and I would be surprised if you wouldn't be as well," he said.
For now, it looks like fans should stay tuned on whether Dano's The Riddler will be brought back in the sequel, even if it's just for a cameo appearance.
What to Expect in The Batman Part II
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So far, the plot details regarding The Batman Part II are still under wraps. There is also no information yet on the main villain that the Caped Crusader will face.
The returning cast members include Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb/The Penguin, Jayme Lawson as Bella Real, and Gil Perez-Abraham as Officer Martinez.
Joining the cast are Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance, Sebastian Koch, and Brian Tyree Henry.
Matt Reeves is back to direct the sequel and co-write the script with Mattson Tomlin. Production will reportedly begin next month in England, the same filming location as the first movie.
It is set for theatrical release on October 1, 2027, which will be a five-year gap from the release of the first movie.
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