Overview

• James Gunn took to Threads to dismiss online speculation that Robin or other unannounced characters will appear in the Matt Reeves sequel.
• He had earlier quashed a separate report suggesting the villain Hush would feature, highlighting the studio’s tight control over story leaks.
• Director Matt Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin delivered their final script draft in late June, meeting DC Studios’ mandate to finish the screenplay before greenlighting production.
• Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed in a shareholder letter that principal photography will begin in spring 2026 for an October 1, 2027 premiere.
• The Batman Part II remains an Elseworlds standalone saga, kept distinct in tone and continuity from James Gunn’s main DCU reboot.