Despite years passed since The Batman was released, director Matt Reeves’ comments to SFX Magazine confirm that The Batman Part II is still very much in the works. While The Batman proved to be a highly popular DCEU spin-off movie in 2022, the film arrived at a tumultuous time for DC and Warner Bros. Studio as the entire universe of stories was shifting. As a result, the development of a sequel is painfully slow, with almost no details about the upcoming film.
With a release date set more than two years in the future, in October 2026, rumors began to circulate as to whether the movie would be made. However, thanks to Reeves talking about what to expect, and hinting at the work with the script, It is very clear that the studios are also excited to start work on the film. There is still plenty of time between now and then The Batman Eventual release, but at least fans can be assured that the movie is on the way.
We have shared [the script] Like we went with DC, and they were super excited. – Matt Reeves to SFX Magazine
Why Batman 2 has so many cancellation theories
Development for The Batman Part II was at a standstill
Despite The Batman Incredible $765 million box office (via The numbers), and the movie was nominated for three Oscars, the sequel is in no rush. This is Highly unusual for studios that typically attempt to capitalize on success as quickly as possible and accelerate highly anticipated projects. With this perceived reluctance to make the movie, it seemed as if the movie might be canceled by executives before it was in late stages of development.
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In addition, the DCEU was reset with all these Attention shifted to focus on James Gunn’s upcoming DCU. As part of this shift, many projects have wrapped up or are studying to progress to a final season, so that the DCU can have free time. Even completed projects are scrapped, such as these Batgirl Movie that was almost complete and starred notable actors like Brendan Fraser and Michael Keaton. The film was sent to the movie graveyard in order to make room for the future of the DCU.
With a new Batman project announced to take place in the DCU, The brave and the boldIt appeared all but inevitable that movies like The Batman Would also be acceded in favor of the new direction. However, thanks to Reeves finally talking about the project and his discussions with the studios, it appears that Robert Pattinson’s Batman is still very much anticipated to return. While The Batman Part II will exist in the DCU Elseworlds, it’s better than if the movie was never made at all.
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