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Steven Soderbergh to help finish filming The Batman Part II
Steven Soderbergh will help finish filming The Batman Part II while director Matt Reeves deals with an ongoing family matter.
The film’s production was paused, and filming is now set to resume in London, where it had been underway.
Reeves will work with Soderbergh from a distance and says he is not leaving the movie.
The project is about two-thirds filmed, according to reports.
Reeves is expected to take over post-production when he is ready to return.
The film stars Robert Pattinson as Batman and is scheduled for release on February 18, 2028.
The release date’s status remains uncertain, as it is too early to know whether the filming pause will affect it.
Steven Soderbergh will help Matt Reeves complete principal photography on The Batman Part II while Reeves attends to an ongoing family matter.
Soderbergh will work with the actors and crew, while Reeves collaborates with him from a distance.
Reeves has said he is not leaving the film and plans to finish it.
The film is about two-thirds complete, according to reports cited by the outlets.
The film is scheduled for release on February 18, 2028.
- Who
- Steven Soderbergh will help Matt Reeves complete filming. Reeves remains involved in the film.
- What
- Soderbergh will help complete the final weeks of principal photography on The Batman Part II.
- When
- The arrangement was reported on October 15, 2026. Filming is expected to resume after a temporary pause.
- Where
- Filming is in London, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
- Why
- Reeves stepped away to attend to an ongoing family matter.
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Shooting began in the UK, according to Dark Horizons.
Warner Bros. and DC Studios announced that production had been temporarily paused while Reeves attended to a family matter.
Outlets reported that Soderbergh would help complete the final weeks of principal photography.
Reeves is expected to take over post-production when he is ready to return.
The film is scheduled for release.
- Filming location
- UK; The Hollywood Reporter says Soderbergh will work in London
- Production progress
- About two-thirds complete, according to reports cited by Dark Horizons and The Hollywood Reporter
- Release date
- February 18, 2028
- Director
- Matt Reeves
- Filmmaker helping complete filming
- Steven Soderbergh
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What people are saying
Just to be clear, I am not leaving The Batman Part II.
The goal here is to work with Matt and his team to generate footage that will integrate seamlessly with what’s already been shot so Matt can properly finish his film.
Matt and Steven will work closely together with the actors and crew to fulfill Matt’s vision of the film.
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Just to be clear, I am not leaving The Batman Part II. I am profoundly grateful to Steven for coming to my aid during this challenging time to help me finish principal photography. Thank you to all for your concern and well wishes. 🦇