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The Penguin is the first spin-off to be released from Matt Reeves' take on The Batman.

One man’s determination to rise to the very top.

Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb in The Penguin (2024)

Where does The Penguin take place on The Batman timeline?

So, Gotham is still, somewhat, underwater.

Even that alone, when I read it, I was like, Oh, Jesus!"

Oswald Cobb in The Penguin

Meanwhile he has this coiled ambition inside him.

How does The Penguin fit into the DC timeline?

Well, this is where it gets a bit more complicated.

Sofia Falcone in The Penguin

The Penguin, and The Batman for that matter, actually sit outside of the main DCU.

That new timeline begins officially with Superman, which is due to be released in July 2025.

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