James Gunn denies back-to-back filming of Batman sequel

DC Studios co-chief James Gunn has definitively denied widespread online speculation that the next two films in Matt Reeves' "The Batman" saga will be shot back-to-back. Gunn's denial came in response to a direct question on the social media platform Threads, where he stated simply, "I can deny." This ends weeks of rumors suggesting that production delays for the sequel were due to plans to film "The Batman Part II" and a potential "The Batman Part III" simultaneously.

Despite the clarification, development on "The Batman Part II" is actively progressing. Director Matt Reeves recently shared camera test footage from Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the United Kingdom, offering fans a first behind-the-scenes look. The brief footage featured star Robert Pattinson in the Batsuit alongside the Batmobile, set against a snowy backdrop, hinting at a winter-themed Gotham City for the sequel. Gunn also confirmed last month that the screenplay for the film is now complete.

The project has faced multiple delays since its announcement. Warner Bros. recently pushed back the film's release date to February 18, 2028. This is nearly six years after the original film debuted in March 2022. The...