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James Gunn Dispels Robin Rumors as The Batman Part II Heads to Spring 2026 Production

Few insiders beyond James Gunn have seen the completed screenplay, highlighting DC Studios’ tight control over plot details.

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Overview

  • Gunn took to Threads to insist only six people have read The Batman Part II script and to deny any Robin appearance.
  • He emphasized that just four insiders know the core story concept, branding all other theories “nonsense.”
  • Matt Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin finalized the screenplay in June under DC Studios’ script-first policy.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed filming will begin in spring 2026, with the sequel targeting an October 2027 release.
  • The sequel remains on a standalone Elseworlds timeline, reinforcing the studio’s strict secrecy around cast and plot.