The Batman sequel finally gets filming date

Warner Bros confirms a 2027 release for ‘The Batman 2’ but whispers of behind-the-scenes delays stir online curiosity.

Robert Pattinson’s return as Gotham’s brooding vigilante is officially back on track, at least according to Warner Bros. Discovery’s latest shareholder update. The studio announced that Matt Reeves’ highly anticipated sequel, The Batman Part II, is slated to begin filming in spring 2026 with a theatrical release set for October 2027.

The update marks the end of a prolonged silence around the project, which has experienced notable delays. Originally planned for 2026, the sequel’s release was pushed back by a full year. While Warner Bros. attributes the lag to Reeves’ perfectionism and creative process, fans and insiders continue to speculate on possible internal tensions and production hiccups that have yet to surface publicly.

Adding fuel to the speculation is James Gunn’s vocal defence of the delay. In several social media posts, the DC Studios co-chief dismissed online criticism, saying that large gaps between major film instalments are nothing new. “Matt is committed to making the best film he possibly can,” Gunn insisted, warning fans to ‘get off Matt’s nuts’+ and let the creative process unfold without pressure.

Despite Gunn’s efforts to calm expectations, the lengthy production cycle has opened the door to rumours. Some claim Warner Bros. is strategically spacing out DC titles in light of its recent reboot efforts, while others believe internal reshuffling might be slowing development.

Meanwhile, the recent promotional campaign for American Eagle raised eyebrows after it featured a model styled closely after Pattinson’s Batman, a curious move that some interpreted as premature hype-building, given filming hasn’t even started. Whether this was a calculated brand tie-in or an accidental leak of character imagery remains unknown.

For now, fans can only wait. With the script reportedly complete and a two-year runway ahead, Warner Bros. is banking on The Batman Part II to anchor its evolving DC slate. But the buzz behind the scenes suggests not everyone is convinced this saga will unfold as smoothly as planned.