{"id":71968,"date":"2025-05-25T02:20:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T06:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=71968"},"modified":"2025-05-25T02:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T06:20:18","slug":"the-batman-2-might-face-delays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/the-batman-2-might-face-delays\/71968\/","title":{"rendered":"Robert Pattinson\u2019s The Batman 2 might face devastating delays"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2cfdc5a7-e330-4b4c-81f7-c186995d1691\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\">\n<p data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"662\">Fans were excited when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/tag\/batman-2\/\"><em data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"258\">The Batman<\/em><\/a> came out in 2022, it was the first solo Batman film in ten years, and it introduced Robert Pattinson as a younger, more rough-around-the-edges Bruce Wayne. In 2025, HBO continued that storyline with <em data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"472\">The Penguin<\/em>, a gritty crime series focused on one of Batman\u2019s iconic enemies, played by Colin Farrell. But even with all that momentum, <em data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"611\">The Batman 2<\/em> still seems no closer to hitting theatres.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1128\">So what\u2019s the hold-up? That\u2019s what many fans have been asking for a while now. Most of the delays seem to come down to problems with the script. On top of that, the 2023 writers\u2019 strike brought everything to a standstill for months, stopping director Matt Reeves from making any progress. Even now, nearly two years later, there\u2019s little evidence that things are moving forward, even though there are rumours that filming might begin sometime later this year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1559\">Recently, on a podcast called <em data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1173\">The Hot Mic<\/em>, Hollywood insider Jeff Sneider dropped a pretty discouraging update. He said it\u2019s looking more and more likely that <em data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1305\">The Batman 2<\/em> won\u2019t be the next Batman movie DC makes. This lines up with other hints we\u2019ve been seeing, suggesting the sequel might be facing more delays, or possibly a major change in direction, leaving the project stuck in what\u2019s often called \u201cdevelopment hell.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1709\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Here are the big reasons DC Studios might be rethinking things, and why <em data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1649\">The Batman 2<\/em> may not be the Caped Crusader\u2019s next big screen appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCPSLUNplo5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCPSLUNplo5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\">\n<h2 id=\"the-batman-2s-script-struggles\"><strong>Is the script for <em>The Batman 2<\/em> struggling?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ed4660b4-1d9e-4994-b59b-46ae09ad11ed\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\">\n<p data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"580\">Every time someone asks director Matt Reeves or DC Studios boss James Gunn what\u2019s going on with <em data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"225\">The Batman 2<\/em>, the answer is always the same: the script just isn\u2019t finished yet. That explanation makes some sense, after all, the 2023 writers\u2019 strike caused a lot of major movies to pause development, and <em data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"435\">The Batman 2<\/em> was one of them. But now, nearly two years later, fans are starting to wonder if there\u2019s more going on behind the scenes than just slow writing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"857\">Warner Bros. Pictures co-heads Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy recently spoke about the situation, saying the movie simply isn\u2019t ready yet. According to them, the sequel will move forward only when Matt Reeves has written what he feels is his <em data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"825\">best<\/em> Batman script, no compromises.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1046\">Adding to that, actor Andy Serkis, who plays Alfred, shared in an interview back in February that he has heard the general story idea, but there\u2019s still no finished script to work from.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1332\">Even James Gunn, who leads DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, chimed in on Threads in December 2024 to reassure fans. He confirmed that the delay is purely because there\u2019s not a complete script yet, and that Reeves is taking his time to make sure the sequel lives up to expectations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1518\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">So while it might seem like <em data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1376\">The Batman 2<\/em> is stuck, the people behind it keep saying it\u2019s all about quality over speed. Still, it\u2019s hard not to wonder how long fans will have to wait.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"touch:-me-2 touch:-ms-3.5 -ms-2.5 -me-1 flex items-center p-1 select-none -mt-1 duration-[1.5s] focus-within:transition-none hover:transition-none pointer-events-none [mask-image:linear-gradient(to_right,black_33%,transparent_66%)] [mask-size:300%_100%] [mask-position:100%_0%] motion-safe:transition-[mask-position] group-hover\/turn-messages:pointer-events-auto group-hover\/turn-messages:[mask-position:0_0] group-focus-within\/turn-messages:pointer-events-auto group-focus-within\/turn-messages:[mask-position:0_0] has-data-[state=open]:pointer-events-auto has-data-[state=open]:[mask-position:0_0]\">\n<h2 id=\"the-batman-2s-script-struggles\"><strong>Will <em>The Batman 2<\/em> face any filming delays?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5be4580a-f9d0-4059-99a2-b537f59de6de\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\">\n<p data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"545\">You can\u2019t have <em data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"142\">The Batman 2<\/em> without Batman himself, and that could be another major reason for the delay. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/tag\/robert-pattison\/\">Robert Pattinson<\/a>, who brought a fresh and gritty take on the Dark Knight in the 2022 film, might be too busy for the foreseeable future. Recent reports suggest he\u2019s lined up for a key role in <em data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"422\">Dune 3<\/em>, where he\u2019s expected to play the main villain, Scytale, a shape-shifting \u201cFace Dancer\u201d and major threat to Paul Atreides.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"799\">If this turns out to be true, it could really tie up Pattinson\u2019s schedule. <em data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"630\">Dune 3<\/em> is reportedly set to begin filming in July 2025 and continue through the end of the year. That means he\u2019d be off the table for <em data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"772\">The Batman 2<\/em> until at least early 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1002\">Pattinson had previously mentioned he was expecting to film <em data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"875\">The Batman 2<\/em> after working on another project, <em data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"923\">The Odyssey<\/em>. But with <em data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"942\">Dune 3<\/em> now in the mix, that timeline might be pushed even further.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1276\">Meanwhile, Warner Bros. is under pressure to get another Batman movie out sooner rather than later. While <em data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1119\">Aquaman<\/em> technically holds the title of DC\u2019s highest-grossing movie, Batman is still the studio\u2019s most reliable character, a consistent box office draw for decades.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1422\">To put things into perspective, since 2005, Warner Bros. has made sure there\u2019s been a Batman-led or Batman-heavy movie released every few years:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1648\">\n<li data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1450\">\n<p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1450\"><em data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1441\">Batman Begins<\/em> (2005)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1479\">\n<p data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1479\"><em data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1470\">The Dark Knight<\/em> (2008)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1514\">\n<p data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1514\"><em data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1505\">The Dark Knight Rises<\/em> (2012)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1545\">\n<p data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1545\"><em data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1536\">Batman v Superman<\/em> (2016)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1573\">\n<p data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1573\"><em data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1564\">Justice League<\/em> (2017)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<p data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1597\"><em data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1588\">The Batman<\/em> (2022)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1648\">\n<p data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1648\"><em data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1611\">The Flash<\/em> (2023), which also featured Batman<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"2053\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Now, it\u2019s already been almost three years since <em data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1710\">The Batman<\/em> premiered, and progress on the sequel still feels slow. As of now, <em data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1792\">The Batman 2<\/em> has been pushed to October 1, 2027, a full two-year delay from its original schedule. If the current team can\u2019t get things moving soon, Warner Bros. may start considering other options to make sure the Dark Knight doesn\u2019t stay off the big screen for too long.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DG-zPXEus9R\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DG-zPXEus9R\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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It\u2019s officially labeled an \u201cElseworlds\u201d story, meaning it\u2019s set in its own separate timeline, with Robert Pattinson continuing as the Dark Knight in that world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"721\">At the same time, James Gunn\u2019s new DC Universe (DCU) is building up its own version of Batman, who will appear in <em data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"566\">The Brave and the Bold<\/em>. This version of the character will be older, more experienced, and already working with a full Bat Family, including characters like Robin and Nightwing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"1085\">So essentially, we\u2019re going to have <strong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"784\">two different Batmans<\/strong> on the big screen at the same time, one younger and brooding in Reeves\u2019 universe, and another more seasoned and established in the DCU. While comic book fans are used to multiverse stories, this dual setup could be pretty confusing for the general public who just want to keep track of \u201cthe\u201d Batman.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1503\">Given that <em data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1112\">The Batman 2<\/em> is still stuck in early development and facing constant delays, there\u2019s a real possibility that Warner Bros. and DC Studios might start shifting more of their attention to the DCU\u2019s Batman instead. From a business perspective, it makes sense, the DCU version could be viewed as the long-term face of Batman going forward, especially if the Crime Saga continues to lag behind in production.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1663\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In short, unless Reeves\u2019 team can pick up the pace, there\u2019s a growing chance the spotlight could shift toward the DCU\u2019s Batman as the future of the franchise.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1663\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1663\"><strong>So what\u2019s next for <em>The Batman 2<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"511\">As more time passes with little progress, concerns are growing that <em data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"198\">The Batman 2<\/em> could be delayed again, or, in the worst-case scenario, quietly shelved. Regardless of what happens with Matt Reeves\u2019 sequel, one thing is clear: Warner Bros. and DC Studios will want Batman back on the big screen soon. That means <em data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"443\">The Batman 2<\/em> might not end up being the next movie where we see the Dark Knight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"590\">So, what could be his next big cinematic outing? Here are the top contenders:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"590\">\n<p data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"620\"><strong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"620\">1. <em data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"618\">World\u2019s Finest<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"912\">According to film insider Jeff Sneider on <em data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"677\">The Hot Mic<\/em> podcast, James Gunn may be working on a <em data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"735\">Batman\/Superman<\/em> team-up movie as his next DCU project. Gunn even confirmed on Threads that he\u2019s in the early \u201cpre-writing\u201d phase of a secret new film that hasn\u2019t been officially announced yet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1266\">In the past, Gunn said that if he ever did a Batman\/Superman crossover, it would be called <em data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1021\">World\u2019s Finest<\/em>. While this could be exciting for fans, moving forward with this project so soon, especially before fully introducing the DCU\u2019s new Batman, might echo the mistakes of <em data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1206\">Batman v Superman<\/em>, which many felt rushed into things without proper buildup.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1266\">\n<p data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1304\"><strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1304\">2. <em data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1302\">The Brave and the Bold<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1582\">If <em data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1325\">World\u2019s Finest<\/em> doesn\u2019t come next, <em data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1369\">The Brave and the Bold<\/em> seems like another strong possibility. This movie is set to be the official introduction of Batman into the new DCU and will reportedly focus on a veteran Dark Knight and his son, Damian Wayne, who becomes Robin.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1969\">Andy Muschietti (<em data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1612\">The Flash<\/em>) is still attached to direct, but there hasn\u2019t been much movement on the project lately. Last we heard, there was no script, and there\u2019s still no writer officially announced. While Gunn and Muschietti are said to be in regular contact, the lack of updates makes the project\u2019s timeline pretty uncertain, especially after the lukewarm response to <em data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1968\">The Flash<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1969\">\n<p data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2003\"><strong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2003\">3. <em data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2001\">The Batman Part II<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2273\">There is a small flicker of hope for <em data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2056\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebatman.com\/ar\/in\/\">The Batman<\/a> 2<\/em>. When a fan recently asked James Gunn on Threads if there were any \u201cencouraging updates\u201d about the sequel, he replied simply, \u201cYes.\u201d It\u2019s not much to go on, but it does suggest things may be moving behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2575\">If Matt Reeves and his team can begin filming in early 2026, they would still have enough time to meet the current release date of October 1, 2027, giving Reeves over a year for post-production. That\u2019s assuming, of course, that Robert Pattinson becomes available and the script finally gets completed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2575\">\n<p data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2599\"><strong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2599\">4. <em data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2597\">Clayface<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2892\">Surprisingly, the DCU\u2019s first trip to Gotham may come with <em data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2670\">Clayface<\/em>, a lower-budget horror-style film directed by <em data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2732\">Speak No Evil<\/em>\u2019s James Watkins and written by <em data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2778\">Doctor Sleep<\/em>\u2019s Mike Flanagan. It\u2019s scheduled for release on September 11, 2026, and production is expected to begin this year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"3168\">Details are still under wraps, but there\u2019s speculation about whether Batman might show up in some capacity. If he does, it would require DC to finally cast its new Batman actor for the DCU, something they may be holding off on until <em data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3150\">The Brave and the Bold<\/em> is further along.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJkICscOHa5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJkICscOHa5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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