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Matt Reeves Teases Unseen Villain as The Batman Part II Sets Spring 2026 Shoot

Reeves says the sequel centers on Bruce Wayne with a villain not previously portrayed on film.

Overview

  • The finished script has been shared with Robert Pattinson using a code-locked pouch as part of heightened leak prevention.
  • Filming is slated to begin in spring 2026 ahead of a planned October 1, 2027 theatrical release.
  • Reeves confirms the film remains a DC Elseworlds project separate from James Gunn’s DCU, though he calls future collaboration exciting.
  • Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone from The Penguin will not appear, with Reeves citing how far along the story was when the series arrived.
  • The director says he once envisioned a three-film arc but does not know whether a third installment will happen.