The Batman 2 Has Already Set Up DC Movies' Most Dangerous Joker
Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Batman
Matt Reeves's The Batman teases the most dangerous cinematic version of the Joker yet, setting up a great deal of trouble for the Caped Crusader in The Batman 2. While multiple Jokers have made their way into the movies — some more terrifying than others — the newest iteration, played by Eternals actor Barry Keoghan, could possibly be the scariest, both for viewers and especially for Gotham's Batman (Robert Pattinson). And compared to the Riddler (Paul Dano), this Joker is sure to be an even more challenging villain for the superhero to face off against in the sequel.
Introduced near the end of The Batman, Barry Keoghan's Joker is still mostly shrouded in mystery. In his brief appearance, however, he is revealed to have severe facial scarring. He has also clearly already had a run-in with Batman and seems to be interested in becoming allies with other members of his rogues' gallery. In a deleted scene not shown in the final cut of The Batman, the Joker implies that it has been about a year since he was caught and imprisoned in Arkham. Additionally, more of his look is visible while it's heavily implied that he has a grudge against Batman and enjoys toying with him. Reeves has shared a fair bit about the character in interviews too, including that this Joker was born with a congenital disease that creates his permanent smile -- a concept meant to be very different from the standard vat-of-acid origin the Joker usually gets.
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Facing a sizeable problem for The Batman 2, Reeves shows wisdom in distinguishing this Joker from those of the past. His take on the Clown Prince of Crime appears to have an established, personal
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