You’ve probably seen the headlines. For a while there, it felt like Zoë Kravitz was everywhere, then suddenly, she wasn't. After stalking the rooftops of Gotham as the most grounded Catwoman we've seen in decades, she basically vanished from the front of the camera.
Honestly, it was a move.
Instead of chasing another franchise paycheck, she went underground to write and direct. She spent years obsessing over a script that would eventually become Blink Twice, her directorial debut that hit theaters in late 2024. It was a pivot that shifted the conversation from "who is she dating?" to "what is she thinking?" Now, as we're sitting here in early 2026, the landscape of Zoë Kravitz movies and tv shows looks wildly different than it did just a few years ago.
The Catwoman Exit and the New Era
If you were hoping to see Selina Kyle riding her motorcycle back into the rain-soaked streets for The Batman Part II, I’ve got some bad news. The word on the street—and by street, I mean the industry trade reports that surfaced in late 2025—is that Kravitz isn't expected to return for the sequel.
It's a bummer. Truly.
Her chemistry with Robert Pattinson was the heartbeat of that first film. But narrative-wise, she rode off to Blüdhaven, and it seems Matt Reeves is sticking to that goodbye. Instead of the "big studio" loop, Kravitz has leaned back into the gritty, indie-adjacent spaces where she first made her name.
What's actually happening in 2026?
Right now, she's back in the acting game but on her own terms. She just popped up at the Golden Globes in January 2026, looking incredible in a rose-colored Saint Laurent gown, but the real buzz is about her upcoming project How to Rob a Bank. It’s a heist flick directed by David Leitch (the guy behind Bullet Train and John Wick).
She’s starring alongside Nicholas Hoult, which is a fun reunion since they were both in Mad Max: Fury Road back in the day. That movie is slated for a September 2026 release.
Then there's Caught Stealing.
It’s a Darren Aronofsky crime thriller where she plays Yvonne, the love interest to Austin Butler’s character. If you know Aronofsky's work, you know it’s probably going to be intense, messy, and visually arresting. It’s a far cry from the polished world of Big Little Lies.
The TV Roles That Redefined Her
We can't talk about her career without acknowledging the small screen. TV is where she actually got to show her range beyond the "cool girl" trope.
- Big Little Lies (2017–2019): Playing Bonnie Carlson was a slow burn. She started as the "yoga-mom" outsider and ended up being the literal pivot point of the entire show's mystery.
- High Fidelity (2020): This one still hurts. Hulu canceling this after one season was a crime. Kravitz played Rob, a record store owner spiraling through her past heartbreaks. It was stylish, it was moody, and she executive produced it. It proved she had a "voice" beyond just acting out someone else's lines.
- The Studio (2025): She recently did a three-episode guest stint on this Apple TV+ comedy. She played a fictionalized version of herself and actually snagged an Emmy nomination for it. It was a self-aware, biting look at Hollywood that felt very "her."
Turning the Camera Around: The Blink Twice Risk
When Blink Twice (originally titled Pussy Island) came out in 2024, it was a polarizing moment. It’s a psychological thriller about power dynamics and the #MeToo movement, starring Channing Tatum as a tech billionaire.
Some critics loved the "visual-first" direction. Others found the third-act violence way too exploitative.
But here’s the thing: it didn’t matter if everyone liked it. It established her as a filmmaker with a specific, disorienting style. She didn’t just put her name on it; she co-wrote the script and stayed behind the camera for the entire production.
"I like that I feel confident enough to fall on my face with an idea. I think that's what art is about." — Zoë Kravitz (March 2025)
She’s currently developing four different script ideas. She’s not trying to be the next big Marvel star; she’s trying to be the next big auteur.
A Quick Look Back: The Essentials
If you're looking to binge the best Zoë Kravitz movies and tv shows, skip the filler and go for these:
- Kimi (2022): A pandemic-era thriller where she plays an agoraphobic tech worker. It’s almost entirely a solo performance in one apartment. Extremely underrated.
- Dope (2015): The movie that made everyone realize she was a star. She plays Nakia, and it’s just a great, vibrant coming-of-age story.
- Mad Max: Fury Road (2015): She’s Toast the Knowing. Even in a movie that's basically one long car chase, she stands out.
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018): Did you know she voiced Mary Jane? Now you do.
The Verdict on Her Career Path
Most people think her career is defined by her parents, Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet. Honestly? That's a lazy take in 2026. She’s spent the last decade systematically dismantling that "nepo baby" label by taking roles that require real grit—like her performance in Yelling to the Sky or the quiet tension of Gemini.
She’s also shown she isn't afraid to walk away from a good thing. Leaving the Catwoman role (or at least not being in the immediate sequel) is a bold move when most actors would cling to that franchise safety net for dear life.
What you should do next
If you want to stay ahead of the curve, keep an eye out for the How to Rob a Bank trailer dropping later this summer. If you haven't seen Kimi yet, find it on streaming—it’s the best example of her acting chops without any big ensemble cast to hide behind. Finally, if you're a fan of her directorial style, look for news on her upcoming scripts; she's expected to announce her next directing project by the end of this year.
