On the scale of fan created works, this ranks very highly. Below you can find a fan’s prediction of what the next Batman movie shall entail; combining The Gotham Times, newspaper stories and hints of The Riddler to create a tantalizing look into the future. The question mark featuring the bat symbol, which played in a similar vein as a mouth during the Why So Serious campaign, is a nice and subtle touch.
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Brilliant…
nice
is there are new villans in batman begins 3 ???????????
Nice. But what about the cape crusader as the title? I mean that’s a cool title.
Nice but looks too much like The Joker’s work. I’m hoping a sequeal can embody some of the type of humor that TDK had, which is why I think it was so successful. The 2011 release date looks accurate however I hope it’s sooner rather than later.
tyler: In regards to the title of next movie, I had the exact same thought as I left the theater. The way Batman rides off on the bat-pod with his cape fluttering behind him, the image just punches you right in the face: The Caped Crusader.
Personally, I think the next movie will showcase the Riddler as well. The Joker’s work in TDK makes for a nice segue into the Riddler who isn’t so much a copy cat type of criminal, but more of an extension of what the Joker initiated. Since Nolan doesn’t allow his movies to deviate into the cartoonish, the Riddler seems to be the only comic book villain that could make an easy transition into the real world.
I doubt they would call it The Dark Knight Returns. But it is a cool title, like the graphic novel. I could see the Riddler being a villain. I just hope if Nolan does come back for a 3rd movie, he doesn’t listen to the rumors of Catwoman and Penguin should be villains. But I’m still waiting for Two Face to return. Aaron Eckhart (the actor who played him) has stated that he would love to return for a third film, so his character can’t be dead.
No one is going to call the next Batman movie “The Caped Crusader”. That is just a stupid title for a movie, and a Batman movie at that.
I don’t like the idea Riddler as the next foe.. But I admire the poster.. I really like it!
Did anyone notice the Vicki Vale reference?
Tim, The Caped Crusader is a name for batman as much as The Dark Knight is, not to mention it goes with the trilogy theme more than any other. Think about it, “The night is darkest just before the dawn…”. The dawn is coming in this next film, Nolan stated he will only do 3 films, a trilogy. That makes the next movie the last. Crusader comes with images of light, justice, etc, so it works perfectly.
NOTE: It will not have the dark knight anywhere in the title. Nolan isn’t dumb enough to call it Dark knight 2 or returns, since the dark knight was the return of batman already…
I like the idea to title The Caped Cruseder a possible 3rd Batman movie, and i share the Jesse and Don A view point. I love that picture, is great!!! i agree (or i think this picture agree with me) the best way to show The Riddler as a real life character is as a genius serial killer like the Zodiac.…. although would be interesting how to explain the riddler character and his motivations (or trauma).
Jesse, yes I knew that. Who doesn’t know that?? All I’m saying is that that title is just lame. I would be very upset if they called it that. I’m writing a script right now for a third Batman film, but I have no title as of yet and I will not be adopting The Caped Crusader and knowing Chris Nolan, he won’t call it that either.
Actually, all but one of my co-workers were ignorant of the Caped Crusader pseudonym, so you’d be surprised. Sure, it isn’t the #1 title, but it could work and that’s all my point was. Whatever Nolan chooses will be the perfect title, he’s on fire right now and his movies.
I personally believe the riddler could be the next best villain in line for Batman, but I hope they don’t do it. Nolan has stated he will only do 1 more batman movie and those limitations mean the city will have to be coming into the light, “the dawn is coming.” This will inhibit the Riddler from achieving his pinnacle.
I believe in Chris Nolan. If he makes it, we will come.
Yeah, I think the Riddler could be perfect. He’s almost like the Joker, but not as chaotic, or demented. The script I’m writing for what I believe would be a cool sequel takes place about 2 weeks after TDK and has the Riddler continuing the Joker’s reign of chaos but adding his own twist with riddles. Batman is still on the run from the GCPD but still tries to work with Gordon on the Riddler’s crime spree. But to make things dramatic, Bruce Wayne befriends Edward Nigma while Batman and the Riddler are trying to figure out who each other are. It’s complex and lengthy but the plot I’m working on seems like a cool movie. There’s also the return of a particular character in this one. It’s not hard to guess which one.
When I think “Caped Crusader”, I think Adam West, not Christian Bale.
Okay, I’d like to thank the people who appreciated the possible batman 3 title, but the fans who don’t I just got to say I really like that fans like me are brainstorming ideas for titles for the next batman film but think about the title “the caped crusader.” It might sound corny but if you think about it might make sense. In the dark knight which, by the way, is the best comic book movie of 2008, it leads batman into a different direction now on the run from the police.
So, lets just say the title means “batman’s new beginning” (and you can brainstorm this as the title but I don’t think Chris is going to go with that title) and wait until 2011 or 2012 if the movie’s 3 hours long.
Tim, I am not sure of whom you are referring, for the return I mean. Ras Al-Ghul is out of the question, Nolan has stated that before. He doesn’t believe in using mystic stuff in his movies and that includes Ras’s immortality. Scarecrow made an appearance and he could do it again, but minor events only, unless they revamp his character into a criminal; getting tired of the psycho chemical, you know? And Joker needs to be left alone.
Anyway, somewhere between typing Scarecrow and minor events, i realized who you meant. I personally believe that Two-Face is in Arkham and his memorial was a cover-up. If people believe him to be dead, his memory lives on. Harvey himself would care little for playing along with their cover-up. He would be amazing as the side villain or main villain for #3.
The ONLY problem I see is the familiarization with Batman Forever… Two-Face and Riddler (assuming Riddler of course).
Riddler can be as evil as Joker, just not as personally violent. He does things exactly like the “social experiment” with the ferry’s, but more often violent like saw. He just makes sure to make the puzzles and leaves clues. His whole deal is about fame and fortune; no use being so clever if nobody can appreciate it. Plus, with knowing Bruce’s Identity and batman being hunted, He could make for some real Gotham trouble. Picture Bruce behind bars. (remember that this will be Nolan’s last batman movie, so batman COULD be exposed as well.)
Johnathon Nolan just said recently that Catwoman and Penguin are definently OUT. “…I disagree completely.” In his own words. Darn it! I wanted to see the Cat have a comeback. Either way, Batman needs a love interest in this one.
oh yeah– what do you guys think of Mike Engel as the riddler? We barely got to see him in TDK, and he’s already obsessivly against Batman. Thoughts?
you guys are such dorks lol
I Think the next film should be called the Dark Knights revenge or Batmans Revenge because the joker did ruin the bats life.
The next film should have him trying to earn the people of Gothams respect again.
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