The Batman Part II Enters Preproduction, Shooting Expected Spring 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery has officially confirmed that The Batman: Part II, directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson, will begin filming in the spring of 2026, with a release date set for October 1, 2027. The film has entered pre-production in the United Kingdom, and casting announcements are expected to start in the fall, promising the return of familiar faces and the introduction of new characters. The sequel will pick up after the catastrophic events of the first film, focusing on Gotham's slow recovery and the rise of new power struggles, with Reeves teasing a darker, morally ambiguous narrative. The script, completed by Reeves and Mattson Tomlin in June, took considerable time to finalize, which contributed to production delays but was defended by DC Studios' James Gunn. Meanwhile, other DC projects such as Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Clayface, and new television series are also underway as part of a broader 10-year vision for the franchise. Speculation about the film’s villain continues, but official details remain under wraps.