Overview

• Mattson Tomlin said on X that a sequel is only worth making if there is a story that can top what came before.
• Tomlin and director Matt Reeves co-wrote the latest draft and submitted it to DC Studios chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran, with trade reporting that the pair were pleased.
• James Gunn previously noted that only around six people had read the screenplay, underscoring the project’s tight secrecy.
• Production is planned to begin in spring 2026, with Warner Bros. scheduling the release for October 1, 2027.
• The Robert Pattinson–led follow-up continues to line up returning players, as Colin Farrell said he was about to read the script and expects limited scenes, while Jeffrey Wright has not read it yet but is encouraged by what he has heard.