It’s been nearly three years since The Batman unveiled a new vision of the Caped Crusader, and though a sequel has been in the works for some time, it’s been a long road to the finish line. Writer-director Matt Reeves admitted that the writing process has been “slow,” with The Penguin and other elements of his growing universe (known as the Batman Epic Crime Saga) likely splitting his focus. But he also assured fans that production would be ramping up very soon, especially now that there’s a concrete deadline in sight.
“I can tell you that we’ll be shooting this year,” Reeves said at this year’s Golden Globe Awards. Ideally, The Batman II will start production this summer, allowing Reeves and his team to finish the film before its 2027 release date. The director also mentioned the desire to deliver a story “that people will be surprised by,” particularly where its new villain will be concerned. The story is still a secret to most, but Robert Pattinson — who plays Batman — finally knows the sequel's direction, and it seems to be good enough for him.
