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James Gunn's third DCU film builds Gotham without showing the Bat. The Brave and the Bold still has no date, but the pieces are moving.

Matthew George "Matt" Reeves (born April 27, 1966 in Rockville Center, New York, USA) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He began making movies at age eight, directing friends and using a wind-up camera. Reeves befriended filmmaker J.J.
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James Gunn's third DCU film builds Gotham without showing the Bat. The Brave and the Bold still has no date, but the pieces are moving.

Steven Soderbergh is helping complete principal photography on The Batman Part II after director Matt Reeves stepped away for a family matter. Reeves will return for post-production. The film is still scheduled for a February 18, 2028 theatrical release.

Production on The Batman Part II has been paused indefinitely after director Matt Reeves stepped away due to a personal matter. Robert Pattinson confirmed the delay during a promo stint for Primetime, saying only that they’re pausing and will ‘figure it all out’ later.

Production on The Batman Part II has been paused so director Matt Reeves can focus on a family matter. Robert Pattinson confirmed the delay during a promo for Primetime, saying they’ll ‘figure it all out’ when ready. The film remains set for February 18, 2028.

Matt Reeves has stepped away from The Batman Part II production due to a personal family matter. Filming paused in London. Release still set for February 18, 2028. Robert Pattinson, Scarlett Johansson, and Colin Farrell return.

Production on The Batman Part II has been temporarily halted after director Matt Reeves stepped away for personal reasons. DC Studios confirmed the pause, citing a 'family matter'. Filming, underway in London, is now suspended with no new start date announced. The sequel, starring Robert Pattinson, is still scheduled for a February 18, 2028 release — but that may not hold.

Box Office Pro projections suggest Clayface, the DCU's horror-tinged Batman villain origin story, could open below Supergirl in North America when it arrives on October 23, closer to Halloween.

Robert Pattinson says it would be tough to place his Batman inside James Gunn's rebooted DC universe, pointing to the tone and darkness of Matt Reeves' films as reason enough to keep them apart.

Taylor Swift announced four new titles for her expanded album, and Robert Pattinson described the upcoming Batman sequel as a daring departure, now slated for February 2028 after another delay.
On Batman Day, Reeves unveiled a fog‑filled silhouette of Robert Pattinson’s Batman, sparking fresh speculation about Sebastian Stan’s role and a never‑seen antagonist in the February 2028 sequel.

Sebastian Stan has compared The Batman: Part II to The Godfather Part II in a new Variety interview, praising Matt Reeves's approach while conflicting reports continue over which villain he's actually playing.