New The Batman Part 2 Set Photos Spark Court of Owls and Anarky Theories
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
New set photos from The Batman Part II hint at the inclusion of the Court of Owls and classic villain Anarky amid scenes of public unrest in Gotham.
Production on The Batman Part II is currently underway in London, and recent location footage shared on social media is already fueling heavy speculation about the sequel's plot. According to set reports highlighted by IGN South Africa, Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne was spotted navigating a hostile crowd of angry protesters outside the Gotham Bar Association, flanked by the GCPD and a double for Alfred Pennyworth. Director Matt Reeves and cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt are clearly leaning further into the systemic corruption that defined the first film, using public unrest as a major backdrop for the narrative.
The real intrigue comes from the detailed placards carried by the background extras. Signs bearing slogans like Court of Oligarchs and Court of Fouls provide the strongest narrative hints yet that Gotham's shadowy elite, the Court of Owls, will factor into the story. The irony of the scene is palpable, as citizens target Bruce Wayne as a symbol of corporate greed while simultaneously rallying around his vigilante alter ego. Adding fuel to the fan theories, several protesters were spotted wearing stark white masks, with one individual sporting an anarchy symbol that immediately drew comparisons to the DC Comics villain Anarky, a politically driven antagonist well known to players through the Batman Arkham series.
While Matt Reeves has previously teased that the sequel features a villain never before adapted to the big screen, these set photos walk a fine line between clever foreshadowing and standard background flavor. Anarky has never appeared in a feature film, making him a prime candidate for a story focused on class warfare and institutional rot. Whether these details point to a massive comic book conspiracy or are simply red herrings designed to throw fans off the scent, the community is already dissecting every frame. As streaming breakdowns and creator channels dig into the implications for the wider DC universe, it is clear the sequel is doubling down on a grounded, politically charged Gotham where player and viewer speculation is part of the fun from day one.
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Original article: IGN South Africa