The Penguin begins with news coverage of The Riddler's terrorist attack revealing how it has left the city devastated. Weeks later major parts of the city are still submerged in water, people are left homeless,

Matt Reeves explained why Robert Pattinson, who played Batman in the same world, doesn't appear. "The Penguin" is the second project set within Matt Reeves' grim, violent take on the DC universe, following 2022's " The Batman " which starred Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne and Batman.