Matt Reeves Finally Completes The Batman Part II Script for DC Studios
After months of anticipation and radio silence, director Matt Reeves has officially completed the script for The Batman Part II, marking a major milestone in the development of one of DC Studios’ most eagerly awaited sequels.
Reeves, who reinvented Gotham’s Dark Knight with a noir-soaked, detective-driven take in 2022’s The Batman, has reportedly handed in the final draft of the script to DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran. The update comes as a breath of fresh air for fans who were growing increasingly anxious amid delays and a shifting DC release calendar.
A Gritty Gotham Returns
The Batman was a gritty, grounded reboot that introduced Robert Pattinson as a younger, emotionally tormented Bruce Wayne in only his second year as Gotham’s vigilante. The film received both critical acclaim and box office success, grossing over $770 million worldwide. Praised for its haunting atmosphere, slow-burn mystery, and intense performances, it set the tone for a darker, more introspective Bat-verse outside the broader DCU.
Reeves’ completion of the Part II script confirms the director’s continued commitment to the brooding, crime-thriller tone of the first instalment. While exact plot details remain undisclosed, Reeves has previously hinted that he’s interested in expanding the psychological depth of the characters, while continuing to explore Gotham’s corrupt underbelly.
What We Know So Far
Robert Pattinson is set to return as the Caped Crusader, and speculation is swirling about who the next villain might be. With Paul Dano’s Riddler and Colin Farrell’s Penguin already established, and Barry Keoghan’s Joker teased in the original film, the sequel has a rogues’ gallery of options. Farrell’s The Penguin HBO Max spin-off, currently in post-production, is expected to directly lead into the events of The Batman Part II.
Reeves’ approach continues to keep this Bat-verse separate from the interconnected DC Universe that James Gunn is building. While Gunn’s Superman and other projects launch a new DC continuity, Reeves’ Batman saga remains a prestige parallel storyline under the “DC Elseworlds” label, giving him creative freedom to pursue a more auteur-driven vision.
New Release Date Locked
Originally slated for an October 2025 release, The Batman Part II was delayed to October 2, 2026, due to last year’s writers’ and actors’ strikes. But with the script now completed, production is expected to begin in early 2025, keeping the project on track.
What’s Next for Reeves’ Bat-Verse?
Alongside The Batman Part II, Matt Reeves is expanding his Gotham universe with other spin-offs. In addition to The Penguin, a separate Arkham Asylum series is reportedly in development, with plans to dive deeper into the city’s most twisted minds and the institution that houses them.
As Reeves turns his focus toward pre-production and casting, excitement is steadily mounting for what’s next. If the original film was about Batman learning how to become a symbol of hope rather than vengeance, Part II may explore how that symbol survives amid escalating chaos.
Sources: empireonline , variety
