And the wait goes on! Previously slated to swoop into theaters on October 3, 2025, the film will now premiere October 2, 2026; it stars Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight alongside familiar franchise faces Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon and Andy Serkis as Alfred.
The sequel was first announced at CinemaCon in April 2022, while the title and original release date were revealed by DC Studios’ Peter Safran and James Gunn in late January 2023.
Gunn previously described Part II as a DC Elseworlds project, separate from the official DCU continuity but with the full support of DC Studios. Also part of the Matt Reeves Batman Elseworlds franchise is the Max series The Penguin, starring Colin Farrell. Reeves’ previously announced Arkham Asylum series, however, will be official DCU canon. Confused yet?
Reeves returns to direct Part II, with Pattinson reprising his role as the caped crusader. Jeffrey Wright also returns as James Gordon alongside Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth. No plot details are currently known.
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