The Batman - Part IIhas started 2025 with a very positive update. The highly-anticipatedDCmovie has suffered a series of delays. Robert Pattinson’s second Batman movie was originally supposed to be released this year. However, due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes, the film was pushed back by a year. SinceThe Batman - Part II’s storystill was not ready, as director Matt Reeves had yet to turn in the full script, the movie was delayed once again, now arriving on August 19, 2025. After the delays, the lead star ofThe Batman - Part II’s castshared a positive update.
Speaking toDeadline,Robert Pattinson revealed thatThe Batman - Part IIwill start filming at the end of 2025.
The actor confirmed that no footage has yet been shot for the film, and when asked if he could tease the story of the Batman movie, Pattinson said, “Not yet.” However, the actor shared his excitement for what is in store for his Bruce Wayne in theanticipated DC movie, claiming that the story ofThe Batman - Part IIis “cool.”
What Robert Pattinson’s The Batman 2 Update Means
The DC Film Is Finally Ramping Up
Robert Pattinson’sThe Batman - Part IIupdate is great news for fans of the world created by director Matt Reeves. It has already been three years since the first movie in the franchise was released. Due to the many delays,some fans started to worry thatThe Batmansequels could be canceled altogether, which DC Studios' James Gunn already said would not be the case. WithThe Batman - Part IInow set to start filming by the end of the year, this is the first concrete sign that the franchise is back on track.
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The Batman - Part II’s filming update also hints that more reveals are on the way. While Pattinson did not state the exact month that filming on his next Batman movie will start, the fact that it enters production in 2025 means that casting updates are in order. As such, bothnew and returning Gotham City players are expected to be revealed by at least mid-2025. Story details and what villain will face off against the Dark Knight inThe Batman - Part IIshould also emerge around that time.
Our Take On Robert Pattinson’s The Batman 2 Update
Things Are Looking Good Again For The Batman Franchise
I have to say that I was disappointed byThe Batman - Part II’s many delays. However, I think it is better to wait five years for the film franchise’s next movie than if DC had decided to rush its release, and we got a half-baked project instead ofanother masterpiece like 2022’sThe Batman. Pattinson’s update is exciting, as it plants a firm window for whenThe Batman - Part IIwill take its next step in development. With filming starting in 2025, excitement forThe Batman - Part IIwill rise again through casting, story reveals, and set photos & videos.
