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Recently, there’s been some talk on social media about a possible Mr. Freeze spin-off movie. The speculation seems to have started from a mention in Production Weekly, but as we know, that doesn’t necessarily confirm anything. The chatter suggests that this movie would link up with the world of The Batman and The Penguin.
The idea doesn’t seem too far-fetched, especially since Mr. Freeze is rumored to be the villain in The Batman – Part II, which is set in a wintry environment. A movie focusing on Dr. Victor Fries could provide a deep dive into his chilling story.
When DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn was asked about these rumors on Threads, his initial vague response added more mystery. Gunn said, “I haven’t heard that one but there are a lot of rumors out there this week. Some of them are true, some are partially true, and some aren’t true at all. If it’s fun for you to follow the unknowns, follow them, but don’t trust anything completely until you hear it from me or Peter (who is not online despite me seeing him tagged in stuff).”
After realizing his comments might have been taken as a hint towards the Mr. Freeze project, Gunn clarified his stance: “It’s not a bad idea, so I wouldn’t say never but no there’s no truth to it at all.”
The ongoing buzz also includes speculation about who might play John Stewart in Lanterns, with an official casting announcement expected soon.
It appears Warner Bros. had plans for more films and shows set in the Batman universe, like those focusing on the GCPD and Arkham Asylum. However, many of these projects have not come to fruition, such as the once-rumored Clayface movie.
In discussing the Bat-verse last year, Matt Reeves, the mind behind the camera, shared his approach: “In my view, I just feel drawn to finding the grounded version of everything.” He sees potential in stories like Mr. Freeze’s, finding a way to make them resonate in a realistic context. “I think there’s actually a grounded version of that story, which could be really powerful and really great. So, I love the fantastical side of Batman, but this iteration, while being very comics faithful, doesn’t lean as hard into the fantastical, I guess.”
This cautious approach to expanding the Bat-verse continues to stir curiosity among us about what could be next, even if the icy tales of Mr. Freeze must wait for now.
