The Batman Part 2 Gets Bumped To 2027

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Summary

  • The Batman Part 2 release date pushed to 2027 due to unfinished script.
  • Alejandro González Iñárritu film with Tom Cruise takes 2026 release slot.
  • Director Matt Reeves committed to creating the best possible sequel, according to James Gunn.

As a die-hard fan of Batman since the days of Adam West and Michael Keaton, I must say that the news about The Batman Part 2 being delayed until 2027 has left me feeling like I’ve just been given a two-year vacation from Gotham City. I was all set to return to the dark and gritty world Matt Reeves created in the first film, but now it seems I’ll have to wait an extra year. But hey, who am I to complain? After all, I’ve been waiting for a good Batman movie since…well, forever!

Although James Gunn’s plans for the DC Universe proceed, there’s unfortunate news for one of the most acclaimed franchises not included in the new DC film universe. Fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter of the Batman series starring Robert Pattinson, but they’ll have to be patient as they wait for more of that story to unfold.

The film titled “The Batman” garnered widespread praise upon its release in cinemas and streaming platforms due to its portrayal of a more realistic depiction of a younger Bruce Wayne as the Dark Knight, with Robert Pattinson stepping into the role previously held by Ben Affleck, who was well-liked as the character in the DCEU. With the new direction set by James Gunn, Pattinson currently carries the torch for Batman, at least until Gunn reveals his choice for the DCU’s Batman. Initially, fans of the renowned detective and vigilante were anticipating “The Batman Part 2” in 2026; however, those plans have been altered.

The Batman Part 2 Gets Booted Back One Year

Earlier reports from Deadline on Friday confirmed that the release date for The Batman Part 2 has been shifted to 2027. Instead, the as-yet-untitled movie directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu starring Tom Cruise will take its place in the October 2, 2026 release slot. Meanwhile, Matt Reeves’ upcoming film has been rescheduled for a 2027 release on October 1st.

Following the emergence of early reports suggesting a delay for The Batman Part 2, DC Chief James Gunn has confirmed this to be true. He explained that the reason behind the postponement lies in the fact that the script for the film remains unfinished. Contrary to any concerns about the movie or Gunn’s involvement, he emphasized that this is merely a stage where the project is still developing without a completed script.

Matt puts his heart into crafting an exceptional movie, but predicting the time it takes to write a script can be tricky. After the script is complete, typically about two years are spent on preparations, filming, and editing in the case of major productions.

The recent news about the delay of “The Batman Part 2” isn’t completely unexpected, given the whispers and speculations about a possible postponement since autumn this year. There were even unfounded rumors suggesting that the sequel had been scrapped altogether. However, these rumors seemed unlikely, considering the popularity of “The Penguin” series on HBO Max. Directors Gunn and Reeves have consistently denied such cancellation claims, but it appears they were discussing a delay instead. The original “The Batman” was released in 2022, and with its sequel now not expected to hit theaters until at least 2027, it means that Robert Pattinson will have donned the cape and fought Gotham’s villains for five years by then. It’s also important to note that the October release date is tentative, as the script still needs to be finalized.

The Batman Part 2 is slated for an October 1, 2027 release date

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2024-12-28 04:33