Overview

• Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin shared a photo of the blurred script on Instagram under the caption “Partners in Crime (Fighters),” confirming the screenplay is finished.
• The sequel remains scheduled for October 1, 2027, following previous release shifts from 2025 and 2026 driven by strikes and prolonged development.
• Key cast members Robert Pattinson, Andy Serkis, Jeffrey Wright and Colin Farrell are confirmed to return for the follow-up.
• Operating under DC Studios’ Elseworlds banner, the film exists outside the main DC Universe continuity overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran.
• James Gunn publicly defended Reeves’ deliberate pace, dismissing cancellation rumors and urging fans to respect the creative timetable.