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James Gunn Backs Matt Reeves as 'The Batman 2' Script Arrives in June

Gunn asked fans to allow Reeves time for his screenplay to wrap up ahead of production

James Gunn and Robert Pattinson in The Batman

Overview

  • The Batman 2 has faced three reschedules and is now slated for an October 1, 2027 release after its script remained incomplete.
  • Gunn said he expects to receive Reeves’s first complete draft in June 2025 and is optimistic about its quality.
  • In a recent interview Gunn urged fans to stop entitling Reeves over delays and trust his creative process.
  • Reeves is co-writing the sequel with Mattson Tomlin and has overseen related Bat-Verse projects including The Penguin and Batman: Caped Crusader.
  • Once the script is finalized, production is planned to begin later in 2025 with Robert Pattinson and key cast members reprising their roles.