Production on Warner Bros. and DC Studios' The Batman Part 2 has been temporarily halted in London as director Matt Reeves steps away to attend to a family matter. DC Studios confirmed the pause, stating that Reeves has their full support and that they anticipate resuming production soon.
It remains unclear how long Reeves will be absent or the duration of the production pause. Sources indicate that it is too early to determine if this interruption will impact the film's scheduled release date of February 18, 2028. The sequel has already faced several delays, having been initially slated for an October 2025 premiere before being moved to its current 2028 date. If the date holds, nearly six years will have elapsed between the release of the first film in March 2022 and its successor.
Details regarding the plot of The Batman Part 2 are scarce. The first film, directed by Reeves, centered on a younger Batman, portrayed by Robert Pattinson, as he investigated a series of murders orchestrated by The Riddler. The sequel is expected to maintain the gritty and grounded tone of its predecessor, with Reeves referring to his Batman films and the associated series The Penguin as part of an "Epic Crime Saga."
The cast of The Batman Part 2 is set to include Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Other returning actors include Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, and Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth. Reports suggest Barry Keoghan may reprise his role as the Joker. Newcomers to the cast reportedly include Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent, Scarlett Johansson as Gilda Dent, Harvey's wife, and Charles Dance potentially as Charles Dent, Harvey's father.
Set photos have fueled speculation among fans about the potential inclusion of the Court of Owls and the villain Anarky. Reeves has previously commented that the villain for the sequel is someone "who has never really been done in a movie before."