After years of anticipation, The Batman Part II is officially moving closer to production — and director Matt Reeves has teased that the sequel will take Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne into uncharted territory.

The film, slated to begin shooting in 2026 and release in 2027, will continue the Elseworlds corner of DC Studios while James Gunn’s DC Universe develops its own Batman. Despite limited plot details, Reeves promises that the story will explore Batman and Bruce Wayne in ways “never done before,” raising the bar after the success of 2022’s The Batman.

Matt Reeves on Protecting the Mystery

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Reeves explained why secrecy is key:

“Because of what the first movie was and what [The Batman: Part II] is — which is so much a detective story — the idea of trying to protect the secrets of the movie is super important because it’s a mystery. That would be an extra level of heartbreak if that started getting out.”

Reeves added that Robert Pattinson has already praised the script, confirming the sequel dives deep into Batman’s psyche:

“The things that it does for his character, for Batman, and for Bruce have never been done before in this way.”

What About Sofia Falcone?

During a separate interview with MTV, Reeves addressed rumors about Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone, who debuted in HBO’s The Penguin. Reeves clarified she won’t appear in The Batman: Part II:

“Cristin’s not in this one. We were already deep into the script by the time we were working on the show. But she’s incredible, and it would be exciting to do something with her in the future.”

This leaves the door open for Falcone’s possible return in later installments.

What Reeves’ Update Means for The Batman 2

Reeves’ comments highlight his commitment to keeping Batman’s story fresh and distinct from previous live-action versions. By focusing on unexplored aspects of Bruce Wayne’s journey, the sequel has the chance to build on the grounded, detective-driven tone of the first movie while introducing new layers of psychological depth.

With filming just around the corner and the script already in the hands of its cast, excitement is building. Fans can expect The Batman: Part II to deliver not only thrilling detective noir but also a bold reinvention of Gotham’s Dark Knight.