The Batman 2 Script Delay Rumors Possibly Confirmed by Matt Reeves

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The Batman 2 Script Delay Rumors Possibly Confirmed by Matt Reeves



Summary

  • The Batman Part 2 release date was delayed to Oct 2027, possibly due to personal reasons and not behind-the-scenes drama.
  • Matt Reeves hinted at personal issues, which may be the reason for the screenplay delays.
  • Rumors of The Batman Part 2 folding into DCU may be quelled by Reeves’ comments.

The Batman Part 2 release date delays prompted rumors of script issues or behind-the-scenes drama between writer/director Matt Reeves and DC Studios boss James Gunn. However, a different rumor suggested more personal reasons for the delay, which the director may have confirmed.

The Batman Part 2 was initially scheduled to be released in October 2025, with Reeves returning to direct from a script he’s again co-writing with Mattson Tomlin. However, The Batman Part 2 release date has been delayed twice, with the long-awaited sequel now slated for October 2027, over five years after the first film debuted in theaters. While the first delay was attributed to the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes that paralyzed Hollywood for months, recent rumors claimed there were personal reasons why Reeves hasn’t submitted a complete The Batman Part 2 script yet.

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During an interview with Deadline at the 2025 Golden Globes, Reeves commented on his experience working with Colin Farrell on The Penguin series. Reeves sang the praises of Farrell as a performer but also noted that the actor is a “wonderful person” who has been supportive over the last year. “[There’s] a lot of stuff going on in my life in the last year or so, and he’s been such a good friend, such a beautiful man,” Reeves said. “And so, I have to say, I’ve loved [working with Farrell] on so many levels.” Fans have interpreted Reeves’ comments as confirmation that his work on The Batman Part 2 script is taking a while due to personal issues in his life.

Reeves also hinted at what to expect from The Batman Part 2 once it finally releases in theaters. He first confirmed that The Batman Part 2 is scheduled to begin production this year, though a precise timeframe was not mentioned. However, Reeves added that he can’t tell anybody anything about The Batman Part 2, though he did note that he’s excited to work on the movie and assemble the cast, both returning and new members, and suggested the story won’t be what fans expect. “We’re doing something that absolutely continues where the story came from, but it’s something that I hope people are really surprised by.”

The Batman Part 2 delays were a worrying sign for many fans, but Reeves’ latest comments may quell fears that the sequel is experiencing behind-the-scenes turmoil. When Gunn announced his initial DC Universe slate, he clarified that the DCU’s Batman movie, The Brave and Bold, would cast a new actor as a different version of the Caped Crusader separate from Reeves’ The Batman universe. However, there have been rumors that Gunn and Pattinson want to fold The Batman universe into the DCU but Reeves is resisting the idea. Those rumors were fueled after Gunn admitted he had considered adding Pattinson’s Batman to the DCU and Batman: The Brave and Bold director Andy Muscie confirmed the film has been postponed. This led to speculation that The Brave and the Bold was being canceled and The Batman Part 2 script was being retooled to fit into the DCU, potentially against Reeves’ wishes.

This would have reaffirmed fans’ fears that Gunn was asserting creative control over The Batman franchise despite his and Reeves’ past comments maintaining that Pattinson’s Dark Knight was not part of the DCU. However, if Reeves’ comments do indeed confirm personal issues are delaying his work on The Batman Part 2 script, it appears that Gunn is giving Reeves all the time he needs to complete the screenplay while taking care of his personal life. After the latest The Batman Part 2 release date delay, some fans joked that Gunn was taking over the franchise, that Reeves’ was a slow writer, and/or that Pattinson would have aged significantly by the time the film is released. Fans may put the jokes to rest knowing Reeves’ is taking his time with The Batman Part 2 script to take care of personal matters. Whatever those issues may be, and they’re none of our business, any decent person would want Reeves to take care of himself or those around him first and foremost. A movie can wait, and some things in life are far more important.

The Batman Part 2 is scheduled to be released in theaters on October 1, 2027.

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