Robert Pattinson says he’ll be 'too f***ing old' for 'The Batman 2' as delays push film to 2027

Robert Pattinson has expressed concerns over his return as Bruce Wayne in The Batman Part II, citing delays that have pushed production and the film’s release date years beyond the original schedule.

The 38-year-old actor, who first donned the cape in Matt Reeves’ 2022 film The Batman, was initially set to reprise his role in the sequel, but setbacks have forced Warner Bros. to push the release from October 2025 to October 1, 2027—without production even having started.

During an interview with Hero magazine, Pattinson didn’t hold back about his worries, admitting, “I f–king hope so. I started out as young Batman and I’m going to be f–king old Batman by the sequel.” He added, “I’m 38, I’m old.”

Despite his concerns about aging out of the role, Pattinson shared that he feels healthier than ever. “I’m old, but I’m healthier. I think I’ve actually brought my biological age down a bit,” he said.

His improved health might be credited to his strict diet, which he detailed in the interview. “If I’m doing a job I can’t ever eat anything, even seasoning, I can’t have pepper. I ate nothing but salmon and avocado for like five months. It actually made my memory better,” he revealed.

While The Batman Part II remains in limbo, Pattinson has been busy with Mickey 17, a sci-fi comedy directed by Bong Joon-ho. The highly anticipated film, in which Pattinson plays a disposable employee on an interstellar expedition, hits theaters on Friday, March 7.

Speaking about working with the Parasite director, Pattinson described it as an unusual but enjoyable experience. “It was one of the most fun jobs I’ve ever had,” he said.

He even likened Bong Joon-ho’s presence to a psychedelic experience, stating, “He radiates this aura, you kind of feel like you’re on a small dose of mushrooms. You’re like, ‘Doo, doo, doo.’”

Despite excitement surrounding the film, critics remain divided. The Post’s Johnny Oleksinski called the film visually appealing but ultimately underwhelming, writing, “It’s far from terrible and a pleasure to look at. But, perhaps inevitably, after such a raging success, Bong’s latest movie is a disappointment.”

With Mickey 17 set to premiere and The Batman Part II still years away, Pattinson remains in the spotlight, even as he wonders whether time is running out on his tenure as Gotham’s Dark Knight.