James Gunn Confirms 'The Batman: Part II' Will Not Shoot Back-to-Back With Sequel
The DC Studios co-CEO addresses production timeline rumors for Matt Reeves’ upcoming Gotham saga.
Summary
DC Studios boss James Gunn has denied rumors that 'The Batman: Part II' and 'Part III' will film simultaneously
Director Matt Reeves has been teasing camera test shots featuring Robert Pattinson and the Batmobile in a snowy setting
Warner Bros has scheduled the theatrical release of The Batman: Part II for February 18 2028
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has officially shut down speculation regarding the production timeline of Matt Reeves’ upcoming Gotham sequels. Gunn clarified during a Threads Q&A session that The Batman: Part II will not be filmed back-to-back with The Batman: Part III.
Responding directly to a fan inquiry asking if the two sequels were filming simultaneously, Gunn offered a concise denial. The update comes as director Matt Reeves continues pre-production work at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK. Reeves recently shared social media previews featuring camera test shots of Robert Pattinson in costume alongside the Batmobile set against a snowy winter backdrop.
Gunn previously disclosed that the script for The Batman: Part II was finalized last July following prior delays. Principal photography on the feature is slated to commence in the spring, following updates shared in a Warner Bros. Discovery shareholder report.
The Batman: Part II officially arrives in theaters on February 18, 2028.
