Production on The Batman II is set to resume with acclaimed director Stephen Soderbergh stepping in to complete principal photography. This transition comes after original filmmaker Matt Reeves stepped away due to an unspecified family matter, according to a representative from DC Studios.
In a statement shared with Variety, the rep noted, “As Matt Reeves continues to attend to an ongoing family matter, Steven Soderbergh, as an admirer of Matt’s work, approached Matt and will step in, with the full support of DC Studios, to help the writer-director complete the final weeks of principal photography on The Batman Part 2. Matt and Steven will work closely together with the actors and crew to fulfill Matt’s vision of the film.”
This development follows news that the already delayed production would pause to accommodate Reeves. The filmmaker addressed his absence on X, confirming he is “not leaving” The Batman II but would not be on set during the final stages of principal photography. He expressed gratitude towards Soderbergh for stepping in during this time, as well as appreciation for the support from fans.
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. 🦇
— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) October 15, 2026
Soderbergh also commented, stating, “I thought Matt Reeves’ work on The Batman was stunning; it was intentional, specific, and rigorously coherent. 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.”
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The Batman II, featuring Robert Pattinson in the lead role, has faced multiple delays prior to this recent development. The film, which is a follow-up to the successful The Batman, was initially scheduled for release in October 2026 but has since been postponed to February 18, 2028.
In addition to Pattinson, the film is set to bring back Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell reprising their roles as Alfred and Penguin, respectively. The cast is further complemented by Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Brian Tyree Henry, Jayme Lawson, Charles Dance, Gil Perez-Abraham, and Sebastian Koch.
