Overview

• Production on The Batman: Part II has officially moved into pre-production with principal photography set to begin January 1, 2026 and a target release of October 1, 2027.
• Matt Reeves completed the screenplay in June and James Gunn praised the script after reviewing it during the Superman press tour.
• Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell are confirmed to reprise their roles as James Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth and The Penguin, respectively.
• The Brave and the Bold reboot remains in active scripting with no casting announced as DC Studios insists on finished screenplays before greenlighting production.
• James Gunn has publicly dismissed persistent Hush villain rumors for the sequel and said it is not likely that Robert Pattinson’s Batman will join the DCU continuity.