Summary
The DCU is kicking off its new slate withCreature CommandosandSuperman, but on the side, Matt Reeves is expanding a universe of his own withThe Batmansequel steadily moving ahead. The most recent update provided by the director confirmed what shape the script ofThe Batman - Part IIis in and when the film is expected to go into production.
The Batman - Part IIwill be the second Batman film headlined by Robert Pattinson. The 2022 Batman reboot was a dark and gritty take on the Caped Crusader, which saw him go up against the Riddler and Carmine Falcone. Colin Farrell also appeared in the film as Oswald Cobb who recently earned his own series in theaward-nominatedThe Penguin. The second film of a planned trilogy in Reeves’The Batmanuniverse has been in development for some time, with the sequel targeting an October 2026 release date.
Matt Reeves Discusses The Batman 2 Script
In a recent Directors on Directors conversation withVariety, Reeves spoke to hisThe Batmancast member Zoe Kravitz (who stars as Selina Kyle) about the upcoming sequel. Reeves confirmed that the film was in the final stages of scripting, saying: “We’re finishing the script. We’re going to be shooting next year.” Reeves iswriting the script with Mattson Tomlinwho also co-wroteThe Batman. Kravitz also pointed out why the scripting forThe Batman - Part IIhas been moving slowly, revealing that it’s Reeves’ dedication to meticulous detail. “You’re an incredibly meticulous filmmaker. I just asked you how it’s going with writing [“Part II”] and you said, “Slow,” and I think that’s a wonderful quality, because you care so much,” Kravitz said.
We’re finishing the script. We’re going to be shooting next year.
Will Zoe Kravitz Return For The Batman Part 2?
Kravitz and Reeves also reflected on their first meeting forThe Batman, revealing that Kravitz was responsible for Selina’s theme of collecting strays. It’s unclear whether Kravitz will return as Selina (aka Catwoman) in the secondThe Batmanfilm and the duo did not touch on whether she has any scenes. The last audiences saw of Selina she had fled Gotham after getting revenge on her father, Carmine Falcone. The character did receivea subtle shout-out inThe Penguin,however, which could indicate a future for her inThe Batmanworld. Reeves and Kravitz did briefly discussThe Penguinin their interview, revealing there has been some talk about returning to the show for a second season.
The Batman’sOctober 2026 release date means the film will need to move quickly to meet its schedule. It’s not clear how long the project will shoot for in 2025, but filming is expected totake place in Englandonce again.
The Batman - Part 2will be released in theaters on July 14, 2025.
The Batman Part II
The Batman Part II is the sequel to Matt Reeve’s The Batman, released in 2022, and will continue where the original film left off. The film shares a universe with the HBO Max original Penguin series and sees the return of the Riddler and a different incarnation of the Joker.
