Matt Reeves Finally Completes The Batman Part II Script — Release Date Locked for 2027

After months of silence, Reeves confirms the script is done, with filming expected to begin in late 2025 — Gotham’s dark knight is officially back in play

Sneha Kashyap 4 weeks agoLast Updated: June 29, 2025

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It’s official—Matt Reeves has finally handed in his homework. The Batman Part II script is done, signed, sealed, and stamped with a very serious Bat-logo, as confirmed by Reeves himself on Instagram this week. For fans who’ve been on Gotham time waiting for this update, it’s the first real sign that the brooding, bruised world of Pattinson’s Batman is back on track—and not just lost in the multiverse fog.

The Script’s In — And So Is the Mood

Reeves posted a photo of the finished screenplay on June 27, sitting pretty under a caption that read, “Partners in Crime (Fighters).” Cute. Also co-written with Mattson Tomlin, the script is said to mark a major tonal and narrative evolution from the 2022 film—but let’s be real, no plot details are escaping this Batcave anytime soon.

That said, just getting to this moment wasn’t exactly smooth. There’ve been delays. Radio silence. Some low-key internet panic. And a whole lot of fans wondering if The Batman was going to end up as another beautiful one-and-done. But now, with a locked script and a real-deal release date, it looks like the moody Batboy era is alive and well.

Five Years Later, Gotham Returns

Mark your Bat-calendars: The Batman Part II hits theatres October 1, 2027, exactly five years after the first film, as confirmed by Hindustan Times and a flurry of studio whispers. That’s a long wait, sure—but it also fits Reeves’ whole thing. This isn’t a franchise that runs on adrenaline. It runs on dread, emotional damage, and ambient rain.

Interestingly, the October drop keeps the franchise outside of traditional blockbuster season, and that feels intentional. The first film came out in March and felt like a cigarette break from the Marvel carnival. This one? It’s coming in the fall—when the nights are longer and the vibes get creepier.

James Gunn, Internet Dad, Steps In

Let’s talk fan expectations for a sec. They’ve been high. Possibly unhinged. And after months of no updates, some corners of the internet got a little feral. Enter James Gunn, who recently jumped in to defend Reeves from the online Batmob. In a now widely circulated comment, Gunn urged fans to “get off his nuts” and let the man work.

Say what you will about Gunn’s phrasing, but he’s not wrong. Reeves is not the kind of director who rushes. He builds. He broods. He’s basically Batman in that way. And now that the script is finished, studio insiders (according to Entertainment Now and Reddit sleuths) are breathing a little easier. No more missed deadlines. No more internal drama. Just a slow, confident roll toward Gotham’s next nightmare.

Cameras Roll Late 2025 (Fingers Crossed)

So when do we actually see something? Don’t hold your breath just yet, but pre-production is expected to kick off later this year, with filming likely starting in late 2025, as reported by ComicBookMovie.com. That gives the team plenty of time to build out Reeves’ world again from the ground up—which, let’s be honest, is a big part of what made the first film sing.

No cast confirmations yet, though Robert Pattinson is expected to return. Whether we get more of Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman, or finally see Barry Keoghan’s Joker do more than chuckle behind bars, is still up in the air. Don’t bet on major leaks either—Reeves runs a tight ship, and Part II is shaping up to be another slow-burn rollout.

Still Outside The DCU, Still Better For It

Maybe the most interesting part of all this? Reeves’ Batman still exists outside the new DCU that Gunn and Peter Safran are building. And thank god. This series has its own pulse—closer to Seven or Zodiac than anything flying around in tights. It doesn’t need cameos or crossovers. It just needs a good, long stare into the abyss.

And while everyone else is playing the shared-universe game, Reeves is over here writing character-driven detective fiction in superhero drag. It’s slow cinema with a cowl. And it’s working.

So yes, the wait is long. But if you’re here for a version of Batman that feels haunted, human, and maybe a little feral—this is your Bat-lane. The next chapter is coming. Now we just let the rain roll in.

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Sneha Kashyap

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Sneha Kashyap is a Reporting Fellow at Hindustan Herald, specializing in the vibrant world of entertainment and contemporary lifestyle trends. A student at GGSIPU, Delhi, Sneha brings a fresh perspective and a keen eye for cultural narratives to her daily reporting. She is dedicated to exploring the latest in film, music, fashion, and social phenomena, offering readers insightful and engaging content.