The Black Widow fame Scarlet Johansson is reported to appear in DC Universe's The Batman Part II, according to a recent report from Deadline. After playing Black Widow for almost a decade, one of the original Avengers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Johansson is reportedly in final negotiations to join the highly anticipated Matt Reeves' sequel. This marks a major shift for the actress, taking her from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the DC Extended Universe opposite Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader.The news comes after Johansson's formidable box-office success with her most recent feature, Jurassic World: Rebirth, which grossed past $865 million globally, cementing her status as one of the world's highest-grossing lead actresses.Scarlett Johansson is reportedly to be cast in DC's upcoming The Batman Part II in an undisclosed roleThe Batman Part II, is currently scheduled to hit theaters on October 1, 2027. Just like the first movie, the sequel will be written, produced, and directed by Matt Reeves. Dylan Clark is returning as producer.Notably, since the project is now under the new leadership of DC Studios, co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran are also on board as producers. The film will feature returning cast from the original 2022 film.Matt Reeves’ The Batman (2022) proved to be a significant commercial success, especially considering its release during the ongoing pandemic recovery. Against a production budget of approximately $185–200 million, the film grossed over $772 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2022.The movie had a massive domestic opening of over $134 million, setting several pandemic-era box-office records and establishing it as Warner Bros.' most financially successful pandemic-era release.Confirmed returning stars of The Batman Part II include Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jeffrey Wright as the stalwart Commissioner Jim Gordon, Andy Serkis as Bruce's loyal butler Alfred Pennyworth, and Colin Farrell as the crime boss Oswald "Oz" Cobb, otherwise known as The Penguin. Notably, Zoë Kravitz's Catwoman is not currently expected to return for the sequel. Besides that, Scarlett Johansson's reported casting comes as a major development in the upcoming film. Before her possible inclusion in Matt Reeves-directed sequel, Johansson also recently confirmed her lead role in the next installment of The Exorcist franchise, which is to be helmed by director Mike Flanagan.The Batman Part II has faced multiple delays since its announcement following the first film's success in March 2022. Originally planned for a late 2025 debut, the release date was first shifted to October 2026, and is now confirmed for October 1, 2027, resulting in a five-and-a-half-year gap between installments.This was because of director Matt Reeves' commitment to perfecting the script, a necessity confirmed by DC Studios co-head James Gunn to ensure a solid foundation before filming, coupled with the industry-wide disruption caused by the 2023 Hollywood strikes.Stay tuned for more updates on The Batman Part II.