Even after several years since the release of *The Batman*, director Matt Reeves has assured SFX Magazine that *The Batman Part II* is actively in development. The original film, a much-acclaimed DCEU-adjacent feature in 2022, debuted during a period of significant upheaval for DC and Warner Bros. Studio, as the storytelling universe was undergoing a major transition. Consequently, progress on its sequel has been excruciatingly slow, with scant information available about the forthcoming movie.
With its release date slated for October 2026, more than two years away, speculation arose regarding the sequel’s potential cancellation. However, Reeves’ recent comments have dispelled such doubts, highlighting script development and the studios’ eagerness to commence production. Although there’s ample time before *The Batman* finally hits theaters, fans can find solace in knowing the film remains on course.
“We’ve shared [the script] as we’ve been going along with DC, and they’re super excited,” Matt Reeves told SFX Magazine.
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Development for The Batman Part II Seemed to Stall
Despite *The Batman’s* impressive $765 million box office success (via *The Numbers*) and its three Oscar nominations, the sequel’s progress seemed to languish. This is particularly unusual for studios that usually rush to capitalize on successful projects and accelerate production on highly anticipated films. This perceived hesitation led many to believe that the movie might have been axed by executives before reaching advanced stages of development.
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Moreover, as the DCEU underwent a reset, attention shifted to James Gunn’s upcoming DCU, with many projects being concluded or directed towards final seasons to allow the DCU to flourish. Even completed films like the nearly finished *Batgirl*, featuring stars such as Brendan Fraser and Michael Keaton, were shelved to clear the path for the DCU’s future.
With the announcement of a new Batman project, *The Brave and the Bold*, set within the DCU, it seemed almost certain that films like *The Batman* would be abandoned in favor of this new trajectory. Yet, with Reeves’ recent disclosures and discussions with the studios, it seems Robert Pattinson’s Batman remains highly anticipated. *The Batman Part II* will exist within the DCU Elseworlds, which is certainly preferable to the movie not being made at all.
The Batman Part II
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The Batman Part II is the sequel to Matt Reeve's The Batman, released in 2022, and will continue where the original film left off. The film shares a universe with the HBO Max original Penguin series and sees the return of the Riddler and a different incarnation of the Joker.
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