The Batman: Under the Red Hood (CGCU film)

The Batman: Under the Red Hood is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Produced by DC Films and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the fifth film in the Community Gotham Cinematic Universe. The film is directed by Matt Reeves, who wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig. It stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman, with Jaeden Martell, Amandla Stenberg, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell rounding out the ensemble cast.

Cast

 * Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman
 * Amandla Stenberg as Barbara Gordon/Oracle
 * Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth
 * Jaeden Martell as Jason Todd/Red Hood
 * Jeffery Wright as James Gordon
 * Timothee Chalamet as Dick Grayson/Nightwing
 * Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin
 * John Turturro as Carmine Falcone
 * Paul Dano as Edward Nashton/The Riddler
 * Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman
 * John David Washington as Harvey Dent/Two-Face
 * Ghassan Massoud as Ra's al Ghul
 * Stephen Graham as Jack Drake
 * Noah Jupe as Tim Drake/Robin

Plot Synopsis
One year after the death of Jason Todd, Batman meets with GCPD commissioner Jim Gordon and DA Harvey Dent to discuss the increasing tensions between rival mob bosses Carmine Falcone and Oswald Cobblepot. Harvey reminds Batman that toppling Gotham’s organized crime could grant him the upcoming mayoral election. However, things are complicated by the arrival of a mysterious new vigilante: Red Hood, who kills criminals left and right. Falcone and Penguin both believe Red Hood is working for the other, causing more chaos on the streets. Penguin is also plotting to assassinate Harvey with the help of his corrupt assistant: Jack Drake. Batman fails to stop Red Hood from killing Falcone, but manages to obtain a blood sample that seemingly confirms his identity: Jason Todd. He, Barbara, and Alfred are shocked to their core, and Batman is prompted to visit an old friend for answers: Catwoman. After a brutal interrogation, Catwoman admits he was hired to retrieve Jason’s corpse by Ra’s al Ghul, who felt guilty over Jason’s death. With the help of a mystical healing pool called the Lazarus Pit, the former boy wonder was rejuvenated with the side effect of insanity. Catwoman also reveals he knows Batman’s true identity, but will keep it a secret so as to not render Gotham’s greatest riddle meaningless. A desperate Penguin breaks Riddler out of Arkham Asylum and tasks him with killing Red Hood. Jack’s son Tim learns of the plot to kill Harvey, warning Batman in time for to defeat Penguin and hand him to Gordon. Afterwards, Bruce learns Red Hood has kidnapped Riddler with the intent to kill him. Bruce considers doing nothing, until Alfred states he owes it to Jason to stop him from becoming too far gone. Batman confronts his former protégé in an abandoned apartment, with a beaten Riddler being held at gunpoint. Suddenly, Tim Drake arrives in a homemade Robin costume and incapacitates Red Hood. Riddler can’t help but laugh at the sight of a new Robin. The defeated Red Hood produces a detonator, activating a time bomb within the building, warning Batman he can only save one person. After a moment’s hesitation, Batman chooses to shield Tim from the blast. As the dust settles, neither Riddler or Jason’s bodies can be found. Nevertheless, organized crime in Gotham is in shambles, making Harvey Dent a local hero. Bruce accepts his failure with Jason can’t be changed, and takes up Tim as his new sidekick.

Sequel
Son of The Batman, a sequel to the film, is scheduled to be released in 2027.