Warner Bros. is back in the movie world with superhero movies thanks to DC’s latest outing starring Robert Pattinson The Batman. Featuring iconic villains like Paul Dano’s Riddler and Colin Farrell’s Penguin, this new single-player outing gave fans a hefty dose of Gotham crime in just one outing. And then, of course, there was that fateful scene featuring the Riddler and the Joker to wrap things up.
After Dano’s Riddler finds himself locked up in Arkham Asylum, he learns that his terrifying neighbor in Barry Keoghan’s Joker, which had only been rumored before the film’s release. Both antagonists look to their potential reign of terror in Gotham once they finally get out of Arkham, especially with the city now completely flooded after the Riddler’s attack.
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Full story continued in The Batmanfans were treated to a mysterious post-credits scene teasing more info on www.rataalada.com, which translates to “rat with wings.”
Batman visits this website in the movie in an attempt to solve the main antagonist’s puzzles, and the site sets up what might also unfold in a future sequel.
Now, as more fans take notice of all the information provided in DC’s latest film, Dark Knight, the website is teasing even more what fans can expect next.
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Batman Post-Credits Teases Sequel Story
New updates posted on https://www.rataalada.com/ teased returns for the Riddler and the Joker in a future sequel The Batman.
The new cipher puzzle on the site translates to “Gotham loves a comeback” which links back to the two villains’ conversation at Arkham Asylum. The Joker teased that “Gotham loves a throwback story” setting the stage for the two villains to play roles in batman 2.
Five more images now appear on the site along with another post straight from the Riddler in a downloadable folder titled “know_what_I_know.” The last two sentences in particular strongly indicate that the Riddler will be back in future films.
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“You have come this far. Now, let’s see if you’re ready to find out more. While you unmask all that has yet to be revealed, I am safe here. With my new friend. We will see you again soon.”
A detective board filled with newspaper clippings and pictures shows the Riddler’s mission to expose the liars and crooks he believes are running Gotham.
The villain used a photo of a young Bruce Wayne with a question mark on his face, teasing their shared high school backgrounds together.
To torment Bruce even further, the Riddler showed the hero his own mother, Martha, struggling in a mental institution.
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A piece of white paper features another puzzling riddle along with images of a face and pipes, reminiscent of the design of the rat trap that Riddler puts on one of his victims:
“Each tier cut to the shape of the head. Box to sit on the shoulders. The rat can go up and down the tiers. Not wider than the shoulders. EACH tag cut to the shape of the head. Box to sit on shoulders. Rats can move up and down levels. Be no wider than shoulders.”
“Box to sit on the shoulders. Each tier cut to the shape of the head. Rats can go up and down. Box on the side on the shoulders. Cut to the shape of the head. Rats can go up and down the Not wider than each tier cut to shape of head Box to sit on shoulders Rats can move up and down tiers Not to be wider than shoulders EACH tier cut to shape of the head. Box to sit on the shoulders. Rats can go up and down the levels. Not wider than the shoulders.”
Also included is a real footage frame that shows the Riddler’s vast hideout, filled with the material he uses to torment the people of Gotham.
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Batman vs. Riddler & Joker – Round 2?
The Batman gave Paul Dano the opportunity to deliver a spooky and terrifying version of the Riddler, a character not seen in live-action since Jim Carrey’s 1995 portrayal batman forever. Just the fact that he’s alive in Arkham Asylum could mean he’s far from done terrorizing Gotham, especially now that he’s met the Clown Prince of Crime.
Seeing this kind of material released after the film’s full debut makes it clear that there’s more Riddler’s story to tell, no matter how long it takes him to return. Looking at how Gotham is now completely underwater and reeling from the events of The Batmanthe Riddler and the Joker might have all the ammunition they need to unleash even more mayhem.
As for Barry Keoghan’s Joker, the MCU/DCU dual star has been tight-lipped about his future prospects as Batman’s most famous villain. Even so, his few minutes on screen showed just how creepy he was with his personality alone; it should only be a matter of time before the new Mr. J. unleashes his full power.
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The Batman is now playing in theaters around the world.