A handful of images showing the all-new Batmobile from the forthcoming film The Batman have been shared online by filmmaker and director Matt Reeves.
The Batman starring Robert Pattinson will chronicle Batman in his early years. Last month, clips from the set of the new film revealed a retro-styled motorcycle will also feature in the film. It’s fitting then that the latest Batmobile isn’t a wild, futuristic creation like the Tumbler from The Dark Knight Trilogy, nor the Batmobile as featured in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
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Instead, Batman’s new whip looks like a classic American muscle car and is relatively docile compared to some other Batmobiles. However, it is definitely eye-catching thanks to a matte black finish and striking body panels. Of particular interest to us is the massive engine that can be seen mounted directly behind the passenger compartment.
While many online seem to love this muscular Batmobile, others don’t seem quite so fond of it. Some have compared it to a vehicle you’d expect to see in a Mad Max film or something driven by Vin Diesel in the Fast and Furious franchise.
Robert Pattinson was officially cast for the leading role in The Batman in late May 2019 after years of talk about Ben Affleck reprising his role as Batman. The new Batmobile was designed by Ash Thorps who’s previously worked on The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Total Recall, Person of Interest, Assassin’s Creed, and others.
The Batman will be released in North America on June 25, 2021.
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— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) March 4, 2020