Ben Affleck Could Return as Batman (Again) In Aquaman 2

In a cryptically-worded Instagram publish from Jason Momoa, the Aquaman actor has seemignly revealed that Ben Affleck’s return as Batman goes to occur loads before The Flash.

“REUNITED bruce and arthur. love u and miss u Ben WB studio tours just explored the backlot alright,” Momoa’s caption reads, earlier than including “busted on set all great things coming AQUAMAN 2.”

Considering the placement of the photographs and Momoa’s description of them being “busted,” it certain looks like Affleck will likely be making some look in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The actor, who infamously retired from the Dark Knight in 2019, was (maybe equally infamously) solely anticipated to make a return to the position within the upcoming multiversal Flash film, which can be set to star Michael Keaton’s Batman and a new incarnation of Supergirl alongside the titular character.

Many followers had been anticipating a trailer for Aquaman 2 to drop throughout Warner Bros. San Diego Comic-Con, however the panel centered completely on the upcoming Shazam and Black Adam movies. The most we’ve seen about this movie comes from the CinemaCon footage. During that occasion director James Wan stated that the movie would see Arthur Curry try and persuade his brother, Orm (Patrick Wilson), who tried to kill him within the final movie, to assist him defeat Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). Not a lot else is understood in regards to the movie… besides now that perhaps Bruce Wayne is concerned someway, too.

io9 has reached out to Warner Bros. for a remark about Momoa’s publish and Affleck’s position within the film—we’ll replace this publish if and after we hear again.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is about for launch March 17, 2023.

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