Warner Bros. has made a significant update regarding its much-anticipated sequel to The Batman. The studio has dropped the title The Batman 2, instead listing it as an “Untitled Batman film” in its official records. The change accompanies a shift in genre classification, hinting at a new creative direction for director Matt Reeves’ next instalment in the franchise.

Originally labelled as an action-adventure film, the upcoming sequel now falls under the action/adventure/sci-fi/fantasy category. This suggests the new film may incorporate more fantastical elements alongside the grounded noir tone that defined the 2022 original.

Despite its critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination, The Batman’s sequel has experienced multiple delays. Most recently, the release was pushed to October 1, 2027, creating a five-year gap between the two films. The delay has frustrated fans and reportedly even star Robert Pattinson, who is confirmed to return as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Pattinson has expressed impatience with the slow development but maintains a sense of humor about the situation.

Director Matt Reeves is still finalizing the screenplay in collaboration with Peter Craig, who co-wrote the first film. Production is expected to begin later in 2025. Alongside Pattinson, Colin Farrell is also confirmed to reprise his role as Penguin, following the popularity of his Max spin-off series The Pengun.

While not officially confirmed by Warner Bros., Zoe Kravitz (Catwoman), Andy Serkis (Alfred), Jeffrey Wright (James Gordon), and Barry Keoghan (Joker) are all expected to return for the sequel, continuing their story arcs from the original.

The Batman 2—or whatever its final title may be—is part of a planned trilogy by Reeves. Additional content in the same universe, including The Penguin Season 2 and other spinoffs, may also expand the franchise’s scope in the coming years.

The Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to kick off their IPL 2025 campaign with a home clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday. While both franchises aim to bounce back from inconsistent past performances, this fixture marks the beginning of a new chapter for Punjab Kings under newly appointed skipper Shreyas Iyer.

After years of underwhelming outings, Punjab have revamped their core for the new season. Iyer, fresh off a successful Champions Trophy run with India, brings leadership experience to a team that will rely heavily on him alongside Josh Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh, Marcus Stoinis, and Glenn Maxwell for a stable top and middle order. With all-rounders like Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Shahank Singh, Musheer Khan, and Stoinis in the mix, Punjab are aiming for a balanced performance across departments.

For Gujarat Titans, the 2025 season is a chance to reset after a disappointing 2024 campaign, where they finished eighth— a steep fall from their title-winning debut in 2022 and runners-up finish in 2023 under Hardik Pandya. Current skipper Shubman Gill, now India’s ODI vice-captain, is looking to steer GT back into playoff contention. Alongside him, Jos Buttler will seek to recover form and offer stability at the top of the order.

GT’s middle order features the likes of Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Sudharsan, and Masood Shahrukh Khan. Their all-round depth remains one of their strong suits, with Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, and Mahipal Lomror all capable of making game-changing contributions.

With both sides boasting a mix of proven international stars and dynamic youngsters, the match promises to be a high-stakes encounter as the IPL 2025 season gathers momentum.

Sonali Sood, wife of actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood, sustained injuries in a serious car accident on the Mumbai-Nagpur highway late on March 24. According to initial reports, she was accompanied by her sister and nephew, who was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash.

The incident occurred during their travel late Monday night. Both Sonali and her nephew were injured and have been admitted to Max Hospital in Nagpur for treatment. Hospital sources have confirmed that the two are under close observation and will remain under medical care for the next 48 to 72 hours. Fortunately, Sonali’s sister escaped with minor injuries.

Sonu Sood rushed to Nagpur as soon as he received news of his wife’s accident and has been by Sonali’s side since.

Speaking about the incident in a recent interview, the actor has shared an update on his wife Sonali Sood’s health after she sustained injuries in a serious car accident. He revealed that Sonali had a miraculous escape and is now doing fine.“She’s doing fine now. Had a miraculous escape. Om Sai Ram,” Sood said in a statement.

While Sonali Sood maintains a low public profile, Sonu Sood has continued to stay in the spotlight with both his philanthropic efforts and his latest film venture. He recently made his directorial debut with Fateh, an action thriller that features him in the lead role alongside Naseeruddin Shah, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya.

More updates are expected as doctors continue to monitor the recovery of Sonali and her nephew.