- Primary Subject: Scarlett Johansson’s role in The Batman Part II
- Key Update: Scarlett Johansson admitted that her mysterious role caused her significant existential angst and was exceptionally hard to crack.
- Status: Confirmed (casting) / Unconfirmed (character identity)
- Last Verified: November 5, 2026
- Quick Answer: Scarlett Johansson opened up about her challenging role in The Batman Part II, revealing it caused existential angst, amid heavy theories that she plays Gilda Dent.
Scarlett Johansson has finally broken her silence about her mysterious role in The Batman Part II, although she still hasn't revealed which DC character she will portray.
Several theories have emerged about who Johansson could be playing in Matt Reeves' upcoming sequel.
So, following her move from Marvel's MCU, where she famously portrayed Black Widow, to DC Studios, what has Johansson revealed about her challenging role in The Batman Part II?
What Did Scarlett Johansson Say About Her Role in The Batman Part II?
While DC Studios has yet to confirm Scarlett Johansson’s role in The Batman Part II, several theories suggest she may play Gilda Dent, Harvey Dent’s wife, Poison Ivy, or Andrea Beaumont (Phantasm).
However, the actress remains tight-lipped about her mysterious character, although she has teased that it wasn't an easy role to take on.
In fact, when asked which of her roles in The Exorcist: Martyrs and The Batman Part II pushed her furthest out of her comfort zone, she chose the latter.
“Probably the role in The Batman,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “It gave me a lot of existential angst; for some reason, it was very hard to figure out. I don’t know why it was just whether it was just the role, where I’m in my life or what’s going on but it was just like hard to crack it.”
While Johansson offers a glimpse into the challenges of her DC debut, it still remains to be seen which character she will bring to life.
What Role Will Scarlett Johansson Play in The Batman Part II?
So far, it remains a mystery who Scarlett Johansson will play in The Batman Part II. Among the many assumptions about her character, the strongest one points to Gilda Dent, aka Gilda Gold.
Add to that the “existential angst” she has revealed about portraying the role, and the possibility becomes even more intriguing.
Playing Gilda in the film could present unique challenges for the former Avengers star, especially considering her storyline in the The Long Halloween Batman comic book arc.
In the story, Harvey Dent’s wife eventually snaps after learning about her husband's mistreatment by his father. She then uses evidence obtained by the district attorney to begin committing the “Holiday” murders.
If this storyline is explored in the sequel, it could certainly be a major challenge for Johansson to portray Gilda's fractured psyche.
However, fans should take this assumption with a grain of salt, as nothing has been confirmed yet.
As the film continues filming, with Steven Soderbergh stepping in to help complete production while Matt Reeves temporarily steps away to attend to a family matter, more details are expected to be revealed soon.
The Batman Part II is set to hit theaters on February 18, 2028.