Summary
The Batman - Part IIgets an update fromDC Universeboss James Gunn following several rumors about the sequel’s progression. One of the most highly anticipated DC movies coming up isThe Batman - Part II, as writer/director Matt Reeves continues to expand his Elseworlds universe. However, despiteThe Batmancoming out more than two years ago, it’s taking longer than expected for the sequel starringRobert Pattinson’s Batman.
There have been certain misleading rumors about what is going on withThe Batman - Part IIlately, and Gunn has been responding to fan questions about the progress of the sequel. In a reply to @_joshuaterry on Threads,Gunnconfirmed thatThe Batman - Part IIscript is indeed still being written.
When asked by @brucewayncs when he"suspect the script to be finished,“Gunnsimply said,“When Matt thinks it’s ready!“At the time of this story’s publication, Reeves hasn’t made any comments aboutThe Batman - Part II’sscript progression.
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Why The Batman 2 Script Is Taking So Long
While it is understandable to see so many DC fans wantingThe Batman - Part IIto happen, its delay is related to a lot of reasons. Initially,The Batman - Part IIwas set to start principal photography in November 2023, when the sequel was still scheduled to be released in October 2025. However, in light of the WGA strike in 2023,The Batman - Part IIhad to be delayed to 2026, as most of last year saw Hollywood go through a shutdown.
Now, filming onThe Batman - Part IIis expected to start in 2025, and it’s crucial to remember thatThe Batmanalso had to go through its own set of delays. Despite no vaccines existing back then,The Batmanstill went through principal photography during the global COVID-19 pandemic, which included a number of pauses in production. It even got to the point when Pattinson tested positive for COVID, which was one of the many times that production was forced to be halted onThe Batman.
It’s also worth taking into account that Reeves having the extra time to complete his vision forThe Batman - Part IIis only a good thing in the long run. With the expectations being high forThe Batman - Part II, it’s better not to rush it, increasing the chances for the sequel to be even better than the first one. Hopefully, there will be more updates onThe Batman - Part IIsometime in the fall, as casting will likely be taking place for the sequel.
The Batman Part II
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The Batman Part II is the sequel to Matt Reeve’s The Batman, released in 2022, and will continue where the original film left off. The film shares a universe with the HBO Max original Penguin series and sees the return of the Riddler and a different incarnation of the Joker.
