THE BATMAN 2 Set To Begin Shooting Next March… But Will Matt Reeves Direct?

It looks like The Batman: Part II is finally gearing up to step out of the shadows and in front of cameras. According to the latest issue of Production Weekly, the highly anticipated follow-up to Matt Reeves’ gritty take on Gotham’s vigilante is expected to begin filming in March 2026. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news is that Matt Reeves isn’t listed as the director.As you might imagine, this omission has sparked a wave of speculation. Reeves’ absence from official industry documentation, especially at this stage, is causing fans to worry that he may not be returning to direct the sequel at all.Reeves has previously hinted at personal matters affecting his schedule. In a previous interview, he said: “There’s [been] a lot of stuff going on in my life in the last year or so, and [Colin Farrell has] been such a good friend. [He’s] such a beautiful man. “We’re still finishing the script, and there have been so many things going on. This next year is about getting into production and getting the movie going.”It was also previously reported: “If you knew what Matt Reeves was dealing with, you’d leave him alone. I mean, it’s not a Chadwick Boseman situation, but it’s close. You should leave Matt Reeves alone.”On a recent episode of The Hot Mic, insider Jeff Sneider addressed the situation, saying, he doesn't know whether Reeves is still on board or not. He added, “I wouldn’t be surprised” if the next time we see Batman on the big screen, it’s in the DCU, and speculates that James Gunn is working on a Superman/Batman crossover film.The Batman sequel has been in limbo for a while, with delays and little clarity from Warner Bros. or DC Studios. It’s hard to imagine Reeves not directing the next Batman movie, but if another filmmaker is stepping in, the likeliest scenario is that Reeves gave his blessing to keep things moving.For now, fans of Robert Pattinson’s brooding Bruce Wayne will have to wait and see how this plays out. Little weird that the latest issue of Production Weekly doesn’t include a director for THE BATMAN PART II… pic.twitter.com/faet5uHlF7— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) May 7, 2025

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THE BATMAN 2 Set To Begin Shooting Next March… But Will Matt Reeves Direct?

It looks like The Batman: Part II is finally gearing up to step out of the shadows and in front of cameras. According to the latest issue of Production Weekly, the highly anticipated follow-up to Matt Reeves’ gritty take on Gotham’s vigilante is expected to begin filming in March 2026.

That’s the good news. The not-so-good news is that Matt Reeves isn’t listed as the director.

As you might imagine, this omission has sparked a wave of speculation. Reeves’ absence from official industry documentation, especially at this stage, is causing fans to worry that he may not be returning to direct the sequel at all.

Reeves has previously hinted at personal matters affecting his schedule. In a previous interview, he said: “There’s [been] a lot of stuff going on in my life in the last year or so, and [Colin Farrell has] been such a good friend. [He’s] such a beautiful man.

“We’re still finishing the script, and there have been so many things going on. This next year is about getting into production and getting the movie going.”

It was also previously reported: “If you knew what Matt Reeves was dealing with, you’d leave him alone. I mean, it’s not a Chadwick Boseman situation, but it’s close. You should leave Matt Reeves alone.”

On a recent episode of The Hot Mic, insider Jeff Sneider addressed the situation, saying, he doesn't know whether Reeves is still on board or not. He added, “I wouldn’t be surprised” if the next time we see Batman on the big screen, it’s in the DCU, and speculates that James Gunn is working on a Superman/Batman crossover film.

The Batman sequel has been in limbo for a while, with delays and little clarity from Warner Bros. or DC Studios. It’s hard to imagine Reeves not directing the next Batman movie, but if another filmmaker is stepping in, the likeliest scenario is that Reeves gave his blessing to keep things moving.

For now, fans of Robert Pattinson’s brooding Bruce Wayne will have to wait and see how this plays out.