Batman Part II enters preproduction as Pattinson backs script, 2027

Director Matt Reeves says The Batman Part II is moving into preproduction after he and cowriter Mattson Tomlin completed the script, with star Robert Pattinson having read the screenplay and given what Reeves called an "incredibly encouraging" response. Reeves told reporters at the Emmys and in subsequent interviews that the long-awaited sequel is scheduled to begin filming in spring 2026, with some discussions targeting late April or early May, and is slated for release on October 1, 2027.

Reeves said protecting plot details is a priority because the story is structured as a mystery and much of the film's impact depends on surprise. "Because of what the first movie was and what The Batman Part 2 is, which is so much a detective story, the idea of trying to protect the secrets of the movie is super important," he said. He described extreme script security, noting, "We put the script into a secret pouch that literally has a lock on it with a code."

The director teased that the sequel will dig more deeply into Bruce Wayne as a character rather than focusing primarily on the cowl, calling the new film "so much about the Batman" in the first instalment that he wanted to ensure...