HBO‘s new spinoff series “The Penguin” has impressed audiences and critics since its debut, especially when compared to the hit film “The Batman,” released in 2022. Ahead of its wide release on September 12, 2024, “The Penguin” has received a 91% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, slightly higher than the 89% of its big-screen predecessor “The Batman.” This score could be a promising sign for “The Penguin”, especially as it raises expectations for upcoming projects in DC’s Elseworlds franchise.
“The Penguin” series, starring Colin Farrell, is the first spinoff of “The Batman” and has garnered attention not only from its independent critics score but also from its features. “The Batman” was originally planned to have three spinoff shows, including “The Penguin”, “Gotham PD”, and “Arkham Asylum”. However, in July 2024, two other spinoff shows such as Gotham PD and Arkham Asylum were canceled, giving “The Penguin” special importance.
Pointing to the success of this new series, Rotten Tomatoes figures also show that “The Penguin” has performed well in early reviews. This score is also above “The Batman’s” 85% critics score, while the film had an audience score of 87%. This is a good sign for “The Penguin” that it may receive positive responses among the audience as well.
#ThePenguin is now Certified Fresh at 91% on the Tomatometer, with 32 reviews: https://t.co/23Lk9Rx5h4 pic.twitter.com/t4d8h8f8X4
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) September 12, 2024
The upcoming release of “The Penguin” promises a new and interesting story for fans of the DC franchise. After the successful predecessor of Matt Reeves‘ “The Batman”, this series maintains a strong continuity and also increases the excitement for the upcoming “The Batman – Part II” and “The Batman – Part III”.
The Batman franchise is scaling new heights in the world of superhero movies with its upcoming sequels and spinoffs like The Penguin
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy has set a new definition in the world of superhero movies, but now The Batman franchise has also decided to make an important place for itself. The high critic scores of ‘The Batman’ and its upcoming sequels make it clear that this franchise is also set to join the list of top-rated superhero movies. After the successes of the first part, ‘The Batman – Part II’ and ‘The Batman – Part III’ now aim to surpass ‘The Dark Knight’ and ‘The Dark Knight Rises’.
All eyes are on ‘The Penguin’, the next big project in the franchise. If the show’s critics’ score remains around 91% and the audience also likes it equally, it will boost the possibility of the development of spinoff series like ‘Gotham PD’ and ‘Arkham Asylum’. These projects can be reactivated, which will further increase the scope and depth of the franchise.
Robert Pattinson’s Batman is currently setting a new standard for superhero films, but it is also likely that after the trilogy concludes, he may appear in some additional roles in solo films or other shows. However, with audience expectations rising about Pattinson’s Batman, he may also appear in other types of roles.
In addition, “The Batman” franchise has expressed its intention to bring other Gotham characters to the audience, not just around Batman. Characters like Paul Dano’s Riddler, Barry Keoghan’s Joker, and Zoe Kravitz’s Catwoman could also appear in the spinoff series. Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot in ‘The Penguin’ gives viewers a glimpse of how the franchise can offer diversity.
The most exciting thing about the future of the franchise is that if “The Penguin” proves to be a success, it will not only be a testament to the quality but also a positive sign for the overall growth of ‘The Batman’. Other projects will also be more likely to be greenlit, expanding this universe even more.
In conclusion, “The Batman” franchise marks a new revolution in the world of superhero movies due to its unique storylines, deep characters, and high-quality content. The launch of new projects and spinoffs in the future promises to provide viewers with an even more exciting and interesting experience.
