Matt Reeves gives a candid update aboutThe Batman 2as the world waits for the highly anticipatedDCsequel starring Robert Pattinson. While James Gunn’s DC Universe is set to launch on the big screen this year, the Elseworlds side of DC Studios is still going, withReeves’The Batmanuniverseset to continue Pattinson’s era with the Dark Knight. However,The Batman 2was recently delayed to June 22, 2025, and since it won’t be out for two years, many are wondering what’s going on behind the scenes with the sequel.
In a new interview withThe Hollywood Reporter,Reeves was directly asked whyThe Batman 2had to be delayed to 2027. The writer and director, who’s currently working on the script and has been for some time, explained that this was about finishing the screenplay for the sequel, as he shared the following:
Because we’re still finishing the script and there have been so many things going on. This next year is about getting into production and getting the movie going.
What Matt Reeves' The Batman 2 Comments Mean For The DC Sequel
With Reeves' comments aboutThe Batman 2’srelease,it’s key to remember some crucial factors as to why the script hasn’t been finished yet. Initially,The Batman 2was going to start filming in late Fall 2023, but given the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that occurred that year, it delayed the completion of writing and, as a result, the start of filming. After being pushed to 2026, it allowed the team to have more time in the pre-production stages.
It’s also crucial to keep in mind that, since the formation of DC Studios, there has been a big regime change; Gunn and Peter Safran are now overseeingeverything DC in TV, film, and animation. WhileThe Batman 2will remain within its own universe, there have likely been a lot of talks between DC Studios and Reeves about how they are going to navigate his franchise without conflicting with the planned DCU slate. Reeves is also getting involved with other DC Studios productions, as he is a producer on the DCU’s Clayface movie and the upcoming animatedDynamic Duofilm, meaning he has more responsibilities than ever.
Our Take On Matt Reeves' The Batman 2 Comments
As frustrating as it may be for fans to have to wait another year forThe Batman 2,Reeves' comments make perfect sense as it will also make the waiting period worth it in the long run. Rather than being forced to rush his script process, Reeves and his team are getting the proper time to make sureThe Batman 2is as strong as possible. Following his newest comments, more updates aboutThe Batman 2will hopefully emerge in the coming months.
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.
