This new approach by Reeves is part of a larger "Batman Epic Crime Saga," a term he used to describe the interconnected stories unfolding across the films and series. Speaking about conversations he had with HBO executives,

"The Penguin" is the second project set within Matt Reeves' grim, violent take on the DC universe, following 2022's "The Batman" which starred Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne and Batman. The film established that Gotham's police force and the city council are corrupt,

The Penguin begins one week after the events of The Batman, and acts as a prequel to The Batman 2, which is due out in 2026. If you need a quick refresh about what exactly that means, the show begins in the chaos of the Riddler's flooding of Gotham city.