The Batman 2 Script Complete, Pattinson Confirmed

James Gunn, co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios, has dismissed rumors that the villain Hush will appear in The Batman: Part II, labeling such speculation as unfounded. Gunn clarified that only a handful of people know story details and that reports about new villains are merely guesses. The script for the sequel, directed by Matt Reeves, is reportedly complete, and Robert Pattinson is confirmed to reprise his role as Batman. The film is scheduled for release on October 1, 2027, as part of DC’s 'Elseworlds' banner, remaining separate from the main DC Universe. Filming is expected to begin in late 2025, with the story continuing from the 2022 film and connecting to HBO Max's The Penguin series. No official plot or casting details about new villains have been released.