After a string of delays and long silence, The Batman Part II has reached a key milestone in its development with a complete script.
The Batman Part II director Matt Reeves shared an image on X (formerly Twitter), sitting beside co-writer Mattson Tomlin, with the screenplay for the sequel placed prominently on a table. The caption read: “Partners in Crime (Fighters).” It hints towards the completion of the duo’s collaboration on the follow-up to 2022’s The Batman.
The Batman was one of DC’s standout releases, earning critical acclaim and strong box office returns. However, the studio has struggled to replicate that success with subsequent titles, making The Batman a rare high point in its recent film slate.
Announced in April 2022, The Batman Part II has faced repeated setbacks ever since it came into spotlight, primarily due to the lack of a finished script. DC Studios co-head James Gunn had previously urged fans to be patient, stating that the script is facing a major hurdle in its development.
However, after undergoing quite many setbacks the film is now set to release in October 2027, five years after the first instalment hit cinemas
The film is expected to go under production in 2026, once the lead actor Robert Pattinson wraps up filming on Dune: Messiah, who will be playing the titular role of Batman in the movie. The upcoming sequel is a project under the umbrella of DC Studios’ Elseworlds label. It means it operates outside the main DC Universe (DCU). Meanwhile, The Brave and the Bold, a separate Batman film within the DCU, is also under works, set to make an addition to DC’s broader cinematic plans.
The sequel is expected to retain its core cast, including Pattinson, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell. New casting announcements are likely to follow, with Reeves having previously hinted at the introduction of a surprising villain. Though there is a possibility of rewrites of the script, this shows that the development of the project is back on track.
