Archive · 5 Oct 2026
The Batman Part II Production Paused for Matt Reeves
The Batman Part II has temporarily stopped filming.
Director Matt Reeves is focusing on a family matter.
The studios said they support him and hope to continue making the movie soon.
Filming had been happening in London.
The movie is still scheduled to come out on February 18, 2028.
It is not yet clear whether the pause will change that date.
Robert Pattinson, Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell are returning to the cast.
Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan are among the new cast members.
Production on The Batman Part II has temporarily paused while director Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter.
Warner Bros. and DC Studios said Reeves has their full support and they look forward to continuing soon.
Filming had been underway in London before the pause.
The film is scheduled to open on February 18, 2028, but it is too early to know whether the pause will affect that date.
Returning cast members include Robert Pattinson, Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell; new additions include Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan.
- Who
- Director Matt Reeves and the production of The Batman Part II.
- What
- Production has temporarily paused while Reeves focuses on a family matter.
- When
- The studio announced the pause on Monday; the film is scheduled to open February 18, 2028.
- Where
- Filming had been underway in London.
- Why
- Reeves is focusing on a family matter.
- Production status
- Temporarily paused
- Director
- Matt Reeves
- Stated reason
- Reeves is focusing on a family matter
- Filming location
- London
- Scheduled release
- February 18, 2028
- Release-date impact
- It is too early to say whether the pause will affect the release date
- Returning cast named
- Robert Pattinson, Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell