Robert Pattinson has shared that the fight choreography for "The Batman Part 2" is proving to be a more demanding physical challenge than his previous outing as the Caped Crusader. Speaking with GQ, Pattinson, who first took on the role in 2019, noted that the extended gap between films has made executing the action sequences "significantly harder."
Pattinson, who was 33 when cast as Batman, expressed that he is "literally like, ‘Goddamn, this is significantly harder than it used to be.’" Despite the increased physical toll, he described the experience as "really fun" and anticipates the film will be "pretty great." He also mentioned the production is a "marathon" and highlighted the "really, really fun cast" involved, though details on their roles remain undisclosed.
The sequel's production began earlier this summer, with the film now slated for a February 2028 release. This marks a shift from an initial October 2027 target. The extended production timeline means Pattinson, in his return to the role, is now older than some previous cinematic Batmen were in their more experienced portrayals. For context, he is older than Christian Bale was during "The Dark Knight Rises" and only three years younger than Ben Affleck was in "Batman v Superman," films that depicted more seasoned and world-weary versions of the character. Pattinson's initial take on Batman was intended to be a younger, less experienced iteration of the hero.
Set photos and videos emerging over the past few months have offered glimpses of intense action sequences set in a snow-covered Gotham City, hinting at the scale of the film's physical demands.