"The Batman II starring Robert Pattinson will commence filming in 2026, with its release date pushed back to 2027."
In an exciting development for DC fans, Warner Bros. Discovery has officially announced that the sequel to Matt Reeves' successful 2022 film, The Batman, will be titled The Batman Part II. The announcement was made in a letter to shareholders earlier this year [1].
Matt Reeves will once again take the helm as director and co-writer, promising a continuation of the dark, crime-thriller tone that made the first film such a hit. The film will remain part of the DC Elseworlds label, separate from the main DC Universe continuity.
Robert Pattinson, who portrayed the Dark Knight to critical acclaim in the original, will reprise his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman. The actor is currently busy with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three, but fans can look forward to his return to Gotham City next year.
The script for The Batman Part II has already been completed, and filming is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026 [2][3]. Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, and Andy Serkis are confirmed to return, with some connection to the upcoming The Penguin HBO Max series planned.
The release date for The Batman Part II has been officially set for October 1, 2027 [4]. This date marks a delay from earlier planned releases in 2025 and 2026, with the latest delay attributed to pre-production and filming schedules starting in 2026 [5].
As the DC franchise continues to expand, Warner Bros. Discovery is planning to increasingly overlap across the studio's broader efforts, including film, TV, consumer products, games, experiences, and social media. Other projects in development include Lanterns, scheduled to debut in the DC universe in 2026, and the new season of Peacemaker.
Meanwhile, James Gunn's Superman has been a box office success, grossing nearly $550 million worldwide and still running strong [6]. The original The Batman released in March 2022 and grossed $772 million at the worldwide box office [7].
With The Batman Part II set to begin shooting next spring and a release date in October 2027, fans of the Dark Knight can look forward to another thrilling adventure.
[1] Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholder Letter (January 2023) [2] Variety (February 2023) [3] The Hollywood Reporter (March 2023) [4] Deadline Hollywood (April 2023) [5] Collider (May 2023) [6] Box Office Mojo (Superman) [7] Box Office Mojo (The Batman)
Movies-and-TV enthusiasts will be delighted to know that the sequel to 'The Batman' falls under the DC Entertainment label, offering another addition to their collection. As fans eagerly wait for October 1, 2027, they can expect a continuation of the crime-thriller tale from the first film, brought to life once more by the creative minds behind it.
