FILM NEWS: ‘The Batman 2’ Now Releasing 1 October 2027 *Updated 8 August 2025*
8 August 2025
According to Variety:
“Good news for fans of Robert Pattinson‘s Dark Knight. In Warner Bros. Discovery’s recent letter to shareholders, the company announced that Matt Reeves‘ long-awaited “The Batman Part II” will finally begin filming in spring 2026 for an October 2027 theatrical release. Pattinson, who’s gone from filming Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” to Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three’ this year alone, returns in the title role.” [My emphasis]
6 August 2025
Yippee – it’s now in pre-production!
From Production List:
“The next chapter in Matt Reeves’s crime saga, The Batman Part II, has officially moved into pre‑production, with principal photography confirmed to begin January 1, 2026 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in London, UK. This marks a major step for the dark and critically acclaimed world first crafted in The Batman (2022).
Robert Pattinson reprises his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman, joined by returning cast members including Colin Farrell as the Penguin, Andy Serkis as Alfred, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, and Barry Keoghan expected to return as the Joker. Reeves will direct and co-write the script with Mattson Tomlin, whose script was officially completed and delivered in mid-2025.
With a theatrical release now set for October 1, 2027, pre‑production is ramping up in London. Production leads are organizing departments and hiring for production design, art direction, stunt coordination, costume, makeup, grip, lighting, camera, VFX, and post-production planning. Leavesden offers access to high-end soundstages and set-building facilities—ideal for Gotham’s gritty transformation and sweeping practical environments.
The sequel explores Gotham’s slow recovery from the devastating flood caused by the Riddler in the previous film, tackling themes of societal division, power dynamics, and moral ambiguity. Reeves has described Batman’s new journey as operating in a more complex and “greyer” world—raising the stakes for character-driven tension and visual storytelling.
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8 July 2025
Further to Matt Reeves’ and Mattson Tomlin’s teasing, James Gunn has come out to let us know that The Batman II script is great and Deadline reminded us that Matt Reeves said the following:
“We’re doing something where the story continues from, but I hope that people will be surprised by”.
30 June 2025
Now Mattson Tomlin is teasing us! I’m just relieved it’s finally done (as I bet so is Rob).
28 June 2025
Finally! The Batman II script is complete if we can go by the tease from Matt Reeves. They did say they were expecting it in June.
17 June 2025
Rolling Stone spoke with James Gunn in relation to Superman, but this is what he had to say about Rob and Batman II:
You once said that the fact that Robert Pattinson’s Batman is not in this universe was Matt Reeves’ choice. Does that mean if it were up to you, you would’ve just pulled that into your universe?
It would be a consideration. We’d have to think about it. We’d have to think about it. It is not like we’ve never discussed it.
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I really should clear this up. Is there still a non-zero chance that Matt Reeves’ Batman will get sucked into your universe?
[Long pause.] I would never say zero, because you just never know. But it’s not likely. It’s not likely at all. I’ll also say Batman Part II is not canceled. That’s the other thing I hear all the time — that Batman Part II is canceled. It’s not canceled. We don’t have a script. Matt’s slow. Let him take his time. Let him do what he’s doing. God, people are mean. Let him do his thing, man.”
12 June 2025
During the promotion of Superman, Entertainment Weekly interviewed James Gunn and this is what he had to say about Matt Reeves’ “The Batman II”:
“Gunn hasn’t yet cast the DCU’s Batman or Wonder Woman, but notes that Robert Pattinson “is still there” in director Matt Reeves’ corner of the DC franchise. Although there have been many delays, Pattinson will return for The Batman Part II. Meanwhile, Reeves continues to build out his “Batman Epic Crime Saga,” a series of movies and shows, including The Penguin, that remain separate from the main DCU franchise’s story continuity.
“What Matt’s doing is still really important, despite all stories to the contrary,” Gunn comments. “We’re supposed to see that script shortly, and I can’t wait.”
26 May 2025
According to UK Production News, as you can see below, Batman 2 is rumoured to be filming in London early next year. I guess it would have to be considering it has an October 2027 release date.
17 May 2025
According to The Wrap, Matt Reeves has almost finished the script and first draft is being provided to WB on 26 May 2025:
‘According to an insider with knowledge of the project, Reeves “has been sending pages for more than half a year” and the first full draft of the script is expected to be delivered by Memorial Day.”
That’s not too far away so hopefully we will have confirmation that the first draft is complete. Remember the film isn’t releasing until 1 October 2027.
9 May 2025
Jeff Sneider tweeted this Production Weekly update that shows production will commence March 2026. I’m going to ignore the comment about no director because IMDbPro still obviously has Matt Reeves as the director.
2 May 2025
According to Billboard Canada:
“Matt Reeves, who directed 2022’s The Batman starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz, had previously told IGN that Pattinson’s titular character will be heartbroken in the beginning of the sequel, The Batman Part II. And earlier this month, Reeves told IndieWire: “The Weeknd’s ‘Call Out My Name’ was a big inspiration for what Bruce is dealing with when we see him again.”
18 April 2025
At this stage I’m happy to post ANY news for this film. According to IMDbPro Dan Lemmon is attached to Batman Part II for Visual Effects.
26 February 2025
Further to Rob alluded to knowing what The Batman 11 is about whilst on the red carpet for the London premiere of Mickey17, Deadline has chimed in providing this further update from James Gunn & Peter Safran:
“Matt Reeves has yet to turn in a script, but from what Gunn and Safran have read, they love it. Production outlook is end-of-year 2025. The release date is October 1, 2027, a weekend on which Warner Bros still owns the domestic opening record with 2019’s Joker ($96.2 million).”
and although not Batman II related, there has been rumours around that Rob would be joining the DC Universe. Those rumours have now been put to rest:
"Robert Pattinson is 100% not the DCU Batman. A new actor will take on that role."
— Robert Pattinson AU 🦇 (@RPAustralia) February 24, 2025
THE BATMAN: New Rumor Claims To Set The Record Straight On Whether Robert Pattinson Will Be DCU's Dark Knight https://t.co/bJaV9QjRF4 via @comicbook_movie
18 February 2025
Robert Pattinson reveals he FINALLY knows what "The Batman Part II" is about: "It's very cool." Full interview 🔗: https://t.co/TFeha4IOZB#Batman #TheBatman pic.twitter.com/PORHnNaCYW
— ExtraTV (@extratv) February 17, 2025
We don’t know too much about The Batman II, but Rob did give ExtraTV a brief update during the London premiere of Mickey17 (full interview below):
“I know what it’s about now,” Pattinson said. “Matt [Reeves] is a very careful writer, but I finally now know what it’s about. It’s very cool and I’m very excited.”
You’re not the only one that’s excited Rob.
8 January 2025
Josh Horowitz interviewed Matt Reeves on the Golden Globes red carpet and managed to ask about The Batman II (starts at about 3.42). Josh asked if he was happy with how the script was progressing to which Matt said yes and again confirmed that they will be shooting this year and that the script has taken longer than he wanted, but that he’s “super excited about what they are doing”. Josh also tried to find out about who the main villian was going to be but of course Matt was very tight lipped but said that it would be surprising to the fans. He also said:
“The story is a continuation in a certain way and completely different in another, and is going to show a different side of Rob and I think it’s going to be really exciting and really cool.”
Finally, Josh tells Matt he’s spoken to James Gunn and whether Rob will be integrated into the DCU and it’s been talked about, but Matt’s attitude is whether it makes sense or not and he’s not sure what the future will bring and he doesn’t know we’ll have to see where that goes, but again Matt reiterated that his main focus is shooting The Batman II.
Watch the video to see whether Matt reads the rumours on line and whether there will be other spinoffs. Howevever, his main priority is to focus on The Batman II – Click to watch.
7 January 2025
Matt Reeves confirms that The Batman II will definitely be shooting this year in the wake of the film being pushed back to October 2027. According to Deadline:
Matt Reeves couldn’t say much about The Batman II, other than “I can tell you that we’ll be shooting this year.”… “We’re doing something where the story continues from, but I hope that people will be surprised by,” said Reeves.
Deadline had heard “through sources previously that the sequel to the $772M-plus grossing 2022 movie was lensing this summer. Given the VFX heavy movie, 2027 is a doable deadline.”
28 December 2024
Well thankfully we have a few other of Rob’s films to entertain us whilst we patiently wait for The Batman 2 to start filming and be released in 2027. According to Deadline:
“Post Christmas Warner Bros is busy making release date changes for next year before it rings in and beyond. The most prolific move is that Matt Reeves’ The Batman sequel is heading from Oct. 2, 2026 to Oct. 1, 2027. Production isn’t scheduled to get started until late summer and with a VFX heavy sequel such as this one, a fall 2026 theatrical release is within reach. The Reeves’ movie will have Imax screens.”[My emphasis]
James Gunn was asked on Threads whether this in fact was true and he responded with:
“Sure. Yes, it is true. The only reason for the delay is there isn’t a full script (those of you who follow me here probably know that already). Matt is committed to making the best film he possibly can, and no one can accurately guess exactly how long a script will take to write. Once there is a finished script, there is around two years for pre-production, shooting and post-production on big films. TheBatman2“
According to THR
“The DC Studios film is expected to go into production in the third quarter of 2025 …”
27 March 2024
According to Films News The Batman won’t start filming until April 2025, which makes sense as I don’t believe the script has been finished yet.
‘THE BATMAN 2’ begins filming in April next year.
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 26, 2024
Casting news expected to happen this Fall.
(Source: https://t.co/5oZp5NitIW) pic.twitter.com/sMwEdWCYuw
The Batman 2 is still happening with Rob, but we will have to wait until 2 October 2026 to appreciate it. According to several websites, including Screen Rant:
DC Studios has delayed the release of The Batman – Part II, and this change means that the DC Universe will be following the same release pattern for two years in a row. Matt Reeves’ The Batman released in March 2022 to huge success, introducing Robert Pattinson as a new version of the Caped Crusader, who had been fighting crime in Gotham City for two years before facing Paul Dano’s serial killer, the Riddler. The Batman was intended to start a new Batman-focused shared universe comprised of DC Elseworlds projects, taking place outside the continuity of the rebooted DC Universe.
While several spinoffs are in development, including TV shows focused on Colin Farrell’s Penguin, Arkham Asylum, Gotham City Police Department and other members of Batman’s DC Comics rogues gallery, a direct sequel was also announced at CinemaCon in 2022. Matt Reeves’ The Batman – Part II will mark the return of Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, and other The Batman cast members have also signed on to reprise their roles. Despite originally being expected to release in October 2025, The Batman – Part II has been delayed by a year, and is now set to release on October 2, 2026.
3 July 2023
According to The DCU – Direct, Greig Fraser has been confirmed and will be returning as cinematographer on The Batman 2
8 March 2023
Michael Uslan confirmed The Batman 2 starts production on 23 November 2023
24 February 2023
According to Cinema Solace below, The Batman 2 starts filming in November 2023. Currently on IMDbPro it is still showing as “script” as at 7 February 2023.
1 February 2023 *Updated*
Ok am feeling much better since Matt Reeves used his “3” bat signals
Colllider also stated:
With the success of The Batman last year, many fans have wondered how this change in leadership would affect director Matt Reeves‘ planned trilogy. Gunn confirmed that, while they are planning to move ahead with their own Batman in the DCU, it will not change any of the plans that Reeves has for his films, and they will move forward in tandem with the other projects.
Weintraub was the one to voice the question to Gunn, asking if the plan for The Batman trilogy was still moving ahead, to which Gunn replied, “Yes, it is. Matt is working on [The Batman — Part II], which he thinks of as a Batman Crime Saga, which also includes [The Penguin] series, and it is its own thing. He’s hard at work on that. He came in and pitched us some amazing, really cool stuff the other day. So our plan is for that to continue.” Safran continued by voicing his support for the project and the team’s commitment to the films coming from Reeves. “The Batman is not a stepchild. It’s all under DC, we are fully invested in the success of The Batman, just like we are everything else.”
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The pair also said that The Batman — Part II could be in prep sometime in 2023.
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I’m still not sure about what to think on waking up to news about The Batman 2 – in one respect I’m excited to know that the movie will be released on 3 October 2025, but am I reading too much into there possibly not being a third film with Rob? According to The Hollywood Reporter, James Gunn and Peter Safran unveiled 10 new projects for DC and of course confirmed news about The Batman 2:
A new Batman movie without Robert Pattinson (but featuring Bruce Wayne’s murderous son).
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The Batman sequel: Pattinson will continue to portray the Dark Knight in at least one more crime saga movie directed by Matt Reeves. That movie, the executives revealed, will be released Oct. 3, 2025, and is being titled The Batman Part II.
“2025 is going to be a very big year for DC,” crowed Safran. “Superman and Batman within the same year.”
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Though Gunn and Safran are working in one DC Universe, some stories will stand apart. Reeves’ Batman movies and Todd Phillips’ sequel to Joker will fall under a banner titled DC Elseworlds, which will, just as in the comics, fall outside the larger continuity of the DCU.
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“The bar is going to be very high for projects to be outside the DCU, the Elseworlds projects,” explained Safran. “But every now and then there will be something that lives up to that.”
Hear what James Gunn has to say at the beginning of this clip about the The Batman films being considered DC Elsewhere:
24 August 2022
Deadline broke the news today that Matt Reeves has signed a first look deal with Warner Bros and further confirmation that he’s in the process of writing the sequel (which we knew but lots of people have been nervous considering what’s been happening with Warner Bros of late. This should allay their fear”:
Warner Bros is going all in on The Batman director Matt Reeves and his 6th & Idaho production company. He has become the first filmmaker given an overall first look film deal since Warner Bros Pictures Group Co-Chairs/CEOs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy were hired by Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav to steer the film division. In addition, Reeves has re-upped with the Warner Bros. Television Group and Chairman Channing Dungey, where he is also working on The Batman spinoff series The Penguin with Colin Farrell.
Reeves and 6th & Idaho had a first look film deal at Netflix. Reeves is spending so much time on film and TV projects relating to The Batman franchise that it made perfect sense for him to call Warner Bros home with the multi-year first look. …
Under the terms of the film deal, Warner Bros. Pictures Group’s production divisions – Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, Warner Animation Group and DC-based Films – will have first-look rights to Reeves’ work as a writer, director and/or producer. Reeves is currently back at work on the sequel, co-writing with Mattson Tomlin the second installment of a DC resuscitation that drew strong reviews and a global gross north of $770 million. Robert Pattinson is back for the sequel as the title character. [My emphasis]
27 April 2022 – Cinemacon
Looking forward to these two doing another photoshoot. Not that we doubted it, considering how successful The Batman has been, but thankfully Warner Bros confirmed at CinemaCon today that The Batman 2 has been greenlit with Rob returning for the role. From Deadline:
No surprise here: The Batman 2 is happening with Matt Reeves returning as director and Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Boss Toby Emmerich announced today during the studio’s CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas.
The news comes at a time when the movie has clocked more than $760M around the globe and a viewership of 4.1M households on HBO Max in its first week. That topped the viewership of such Warner Bros day-and-date movies last year as Suicide Squad, Dune, Wonder Woman 1984 and The Matrix Resurrections. The Batman is Warners’ first theatrical-window release since Christopher Nolan’s Tenet in August 2020, after the studio adopted a pandemic theatrical day-and-date strategy its 2021 slate including December 2020’s Wonder Woman 1984.
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Reeves took the stage briefly and said to the room of exhibitors: “Thank you all for your tremendous support for The Batman. We couldn’t have gotten here without the faith and enthusiasm of all your teams around the world. I’m excited to jump back into this world for the next chapter.”
It didn’t take long for IMDbPro to update
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