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Gunn Anticipates Batman 2 Script in June, Defends Reeves’ Timeline

He says development remains on schedule to begin filming in 2026 after Reeves completes the script to his satisfaction.

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James Gunn and Robert Pattinson in The Batman
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Overview

  • The Batman 2 screenplay is expected to land on James Gunn’s desk in June 2025, and the sequel has not been canceled, the DC Studios co-head confirmed.
  • Production is slated to kick off by early 2026 in London with a target U.S. release date of October 1, 2027.
  • Director Matt Reeves is co-writing the script with Mattson Tomlin and has delayed pre-production until he is fully satisfied with the screenplay’s quality.
  • Gunn voiced frustration at fans pressing for updates, saying they should “get off Matt’s nuts” and respect the time needed to craft the story.
  • Robert Pattinson will return as Batman alongside Zoë Kravitz, Colin Farrell, Andy Serkis and Jeffrey Wright in Reeves’ standalone Batman Epic Crime Saga.