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Sebastian Stan in Talks for Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman Part II

Reeves’ sequel remains tightly under wraps, with filming slated for spring 2026 ahead of an October 1, 2027 release.

Overview

  • Sourced to Deadline and confirmed by outlets including Variety, reports say Stan is negotiating to join Robert Pattinson in the DC Studios sequel, with no deal announced.
  • DC Studios had no comment on the reports, and no details have been disclosed about which character Stan would play.
  • Recent coverage also noted Scarlett Johansson’s addition in an undisclosed role, with Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright and Andy Serkis expected to return and Barry Keoghan likely to appear.
  • The film is written by Matt Reeves and Mattson Tomlin, will shoot in spring 2026, and is scheduled to open on October 1, 2027.
  • Although outside the new on-screen DCU continuity, the project is produced under James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios, and industry chatter about possible scheduling overlaps with Stan’s MCU commitments remains speculative.