The Batman: Part 2 has been delayed once again, with its theatrical release now slated for February 18, 2028. The sequel was previously scheduled for October 2027, marking the latest in a series of shifts that originally aimed for a 2025 debut.
These release date changes are reportedly linked to the ongoing acquisition of Warner Bros. by Paramount. The $110.9 billion deal, initially expected to finalize this fall, is still awaiting approval from regulatory bodies in various regions, including the UK, Japan, and the European Union. The extended timeline for this acquisition has created a cascade of shifting release schedules across Warner Bros. properties.
Director Matt Reeves shared a 35-second "camera test" clip, offering a brief glimpse of Robert Pattinson as Batman in his cowl. The footage shows the character slowly turning to face the camera.
Warner Bros. has filled the vacated October 2027 slot with J.J. Abrams' new sci-fi film The Great Beyond, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega. The Batman: Part 2's new February 2028 release date positions it during the Presidents Day holiday weekend, a period that has previously hosted several Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
By the time The Batman: Part 2 arrives in 2028, nearly six years will have passed since the original film's release in March 2022. The sequel's production has faced multiple postponements, initially due to Hollywood strikes and subsequently to allow for Reeves' meticulous script completion. The continued absence of Pattinson's Batman also impacts James Gunn's DC Universe plans, which are still developing its own version of the character for "The Brave and the Bold."
Filming for The Batman: Part 2 commenced last month. Robert Pattinson is reprising his role, alongside Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon and Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth. Rumors suggest Sebastian Stan may portray Harvey Dent, Scarlett Johansson could play Gilda Dent, and Charles Dance is expected as Christopher Dent. Colin Farrell is also set to return as the Penguin, though his appearance will be limited to two scenes.