Overview
- The studio confirmed Thursday that Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh volunteered to oversee the final weeks of principal photography for The Batman Part II in London while Matt Reeves attends to a private family matter.
- Matt Reeves remains attached to the film, has said he is not leaving the project, and is expected to take over post-production when he is ready.
- Reports say roughly two-thirds of principal photography had been completed before the pause, a timeline factor that studios and producers cited as a reason to bring in an experienced director to keep the shoot moving.
- Soderbergh and DC Studios both said his role is to generate footage that meshes with Reeves’ established visual approach, but it is not yet clear whether Soderbergh will receive an on-screen directing credit.
- The film is still scheduled for release on February 18, 2028, though outlets caution it is too early to rule out downstream schedule effects from the pause and the handoff.