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UPI
a day ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Matt Reeves, Mattson Tomlin finish script for 'Batman' sequel
June 27 (UPI) -- Matt Reeves and Mattson Tomlin shared on Instagram Friday a fuzzy photo of them with a completed script for their sequel to 2022's The Batman. "Partners in Crime (Fighters)," the duo captioned the post, which quickly earned a string of black heart emojis from actress Rosario Dawson, as well as raised hands symbols from singer-songwriter Chris Daughtry. The film is slated for theatrical release on Oct. 1, 2027. Its predecessor starred Robert Pattinson as the title character, Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle, Colin Farrell as The Penguin and Jeffrey Wright as Lt. James Gordon.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Batman 2 Gets Long-Awaited Update From Matt Reeves
After months of rumors, Matt Reeves has taken to social media to share an update on that will no doubt have fans excited. In a recent post on X, Reeves shared a photo of the now-finished script for The Batman Part II. In the background, he can be seen sitting next to Mattson Tomlin, who worked on script revisions on the original film, and who Reeves calls his partner in crime in the post. The post comes after months of rumors and reports on when Reeves would eventually finish the script for the highly anticipated movie. With the script now done, production can move forward on the sequel to the 2022 film. Check out the post below: The development of The Batman Part II has been a long one. The original film was released three years ago in 2022 and was a massive hit. Starring Pattinson as the titular hero, the film made over $770 million at the box office. Much of what we can expect from The Batman Part II remains clouded in mystery. Likewise, its status in the larger DCU is also a mystery as of now. Speaking to Rolling Stone in a recent interview, James Gunn was asked if there was still a 'non-zero' chance that Matt Reeves' Batman franchise will one day be in the DC Universe. Gunn revealed that the chances of it are 'not likely,' but wouldn't say for sure whether it would never appear. Robert Pattinson, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell are among the actors expected to return for The Batman Part II, reprising their respective roles as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Alfred Pennyworth, and Oz Cobb/Penguin from The Batman. Reeves has not disclosed who Pattinson's Caped Crusader will be facing off against in the sequel, although everyone from Two-Face and Clayface to Hush and the Court of Owls has been rumored.
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Matt Reeves Confirms THE BATMAN: PART II Script Is Finished — GeekTyrant
It's been a long and winding road, but The Batman: Part II is finally making progress in a very real and exciting way. Director Matt Reeves has confirmed that the script for the highly anticipated sequel is done. He shared the news with a photo on X, showing himself and co-writer Mattson Tomlin on a couch with the finished screenplay resting on the table in front of them. Reeves captioned the image, 'Partners in Crime (Fighters.' After some fans have expressed their frustration with the development cycle, this moment should be a small sigh of relief for them. Ever since the sequel was announced back in April 2022, The Batman: Part II has faced more delays. James Gunn, now co-head of DC Studios, previously addressed fans' concerns, explaining that the holdup stemmed from the script still being in the works. 'Be patient,' he urged, backing Reeves and his creative process. Now that patience is paying off. The Batman: Part II is currently scheduled to hit theaters in October 2027. If everything stays on track, production is expected to begin next year, likely after Robert Pattinson wraps Dune: Messiah . Pattinson will return as Bruce Wayne, and we can probably expect Andy Serkis as Alfred and Colin Farrell's Penguin to resurface. While Gunn has described the film as 'really important' to DC's future, it exists outside of the mainline DCU continuity under the 'Elseworlds' label. That means it can keep its own tone, cast, and worldbuilding without having to mesh with upcoming DCU projects like The Brave and the Bold , which will introduce a new Batman entirely. Gunn knows the two versions will need to be distinct, and Reeves has more than proven he can carve out something unique. Now that the script is finished, the next step is likely approval from Gunn. We don't yet know who the new villain will be, but Reeves has teased something unexpected, someone that will 'surprise' fans. Considering the chilling presence of Paul Dano's Riddler in the first film, that's a high bar to clear. But Reeves has shown with The Batman and The Penguin series that he understands Gotham on a deep level. There's still a long way to go, but the Bat-symbol on a table, promising that this story will continue.
Gizmodo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Behold, a Script for ‘The Batman Part II'
It feels like the only thing we've heard about The Batman Part II for years now is that various people are waiting on a script to be delivered. Now, with all the energy of a schoolboy rushing to file homework that was due earlier in the week, Reeves has provided evidence: some words that will potentially be in The Batman Part II exist. Reeves took to social media this afternoon to seemingly confirm that the latest version of his sequel to the 2022 DC film was finally ready to be sent off to James Gunn, with a blurry black and white photo of himself and co-writer Mattson Tomlin sitting before a copy of the script. Partners in Crime (Fighters) @mattsontomlin — Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) June 27, 2025Of course, don't expect any secrets to be revealed out of this blurry first look beyond 'Oh hey, the script exists!' Squint hard enough and you can just about make out that the movie is at least still currently called The Batman Part II, but that's about it. But still, the very fact that this required a teasing social media post speaks to the overlong back-and-forth between interviews as fans clamor for any kind of update on the film. Which, at this point, has mostly been James Gunn telling people that the script was expected soon and people should get off Reeves' back for the delays. 'I'll also say Batman Part II is not canceled. That's the other thing I hear all the time—that Batman Part II is canceled. It's not canceled,' Gunn recently lamented to Rolling Stone about fan impatience. 'We don't have a script. Matt's slow. Let him take his time. Let him do what he's doing. God, people are mean. Let him do his thing, man.' It would appear then, that Reeves has finally done his thing. Now he just has to prepare for those same fans crying 'Script when?' to immediately pivot to 'Filming when?' followed shortly after by 'Trailer when??'. The Batman Part II is currently slated to hit theaters October 1, 2027. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Geek Tyrant
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Defends Matt Reeves Amid THE BATMAN: PART II Delays: 'People Should Get Off Matt's Nuts" — GeekTyrant
James Gunn isn't here for your impatience and he's making that clear when it comes to The Batman: Part II . With the sequel's release date pushed to 2027 and some fans getting antsy, Gunn is stepping in to remind everyone that storytelling takes time, especially when the person behind it is someone as meticulous and committed as Matt Reeves. Originally slated for 2025, The Batman: Part II has seen multiple delays, now targeting an October 1, 2027 release. But according to Gunn, there's a very simple reason behind the wait. He previously said: 'The only reason for the delay is there isn't a full script (those of you who follow me here probably know that already). Matt's committed to making the best film he possibly can, and no one can accurately guess exactly how long a script will take to write. 'Once there is a finished script, there is around two years for pre-production, shooting and post-production on big films.' Gunn recently told Entertainment Weekly that a script draft is expected soon. 'I hope that happens. We feel really good about it. Matt's excited. I talk to Matt all the time. I'm totally excited about it. So we can't wait to read the scripts, but we haven't read it yet.' Reeves is teaming up with Mattson Tomlin again for the screenplay. While that's been happening, Reeves hasn't exactly been idle. He's been overseeing HBO's The Penguin , co-producing the upcoming animated series Batman: Caped Crusader , and is involved with the horror-themed Clayface movie being developed for Gunn's DC Universe. Still, the online pressure to hurry things along hasn't gone unnoticed by Gunn, who didn't hold back. 'People should get off Matt's nuts because it's like, let the guy write the screenplay in the amount of time he needs to write it. That's just the way it is. He doesn't owe you something because you like his movie. I mean, you like his movie because of Matt. So let Matt do things the way he does.' Gunn also added that Reeves doesn't pay much attention to social media chatter, but the criticism has gotten under his skin. 'He's got a lot of other things happening, so I don't think he lets it affect him. He's fine. But I am irritated by people.' And then came the mic-drop moment: 'It's just that thing people don't need to be entitled about. It's going to come out when he feels good about the screenplay. And Matt's not going to give me the screenplay until he feels good about the screenplay.' Reeves himself acknowledged back in January that Batman: Part II is 'taking longer than I would have wanted,' but also said, 'I'm super excited about what we're doing, so I really can't wait to share that with everybody.' He also confirmed he's interested in more spin-offs once the sequel is underway: 'The big priority is to get The Batman 2 shooting and going. And then it'll be exciting where we'll go from there.' With Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Colin Farrell, Andy Serkis, and Jeffrey Wright all expected to return, The Batman: Part II is shaping up to be worth the wait… if fans can keep their cool.
