Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Thursday that Steven Soderbergh offered to step in and will complete the remaining weeks of principal photography on The Batman: Part II.
- Matt Reeves paused production to attend to a family matter and will not be on set for the resumed shoot but is expected to retake post-production duties when he returns.
- The film was about two thirds shot before the pause and production is set to resume in London under Soderbergh’s direction with Reeves consulting remotely.
- DC Studios and co-chair Peter Safran have confirmed the project will be finished and the February 18, 2028 release date has not been moved as of these reports, though scheduling risks remain due to night shoots and tight cast calendars.
- Key cast members including Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell and Andy Serkis remain attached, and Soderbergh has said his goal is to shoot footage that integrates seamlessly with Reeves’ existing material.