The Batman Part II production has been paused, with director Matt Reeves stepping away for personal reasons. DC Studios confirmed the halt in a statement to Deadline and other outlets, citing a 'family matter' as the reason. The film, currently shooting in London, stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, with Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell returning in their roles from the 2022 reboot. New cast additions include Sebastian Stan, Scarlett Johansson, Charles Dance, Sebastian Koch, and Brian Tyree Henry. Filming was set to continue through early 2027, but no new dates have been announced. The sequel is still slated for a February 18, 2028 theatrical release, though that timeline now hangs in the balance. No further details on Reeves’ absence were provided. The pause coincides with the expected completion of Skydance’s $111-billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Pattinson had previously hinted at a tonal shift in the sequel, based on a brief July test footage clip showing him in a snow-dusted Batsuit. The story is expected to follow events from the 2024 HBO series The Penguin, which itself was set after the first film. While DC Studios says Reeves has their full support, the delay raises fresh questions about whether the release window can hold. Production remains officially suspended. A new start date is yet to be confirmed.