The Batman Part II Script Done, Filming Set for 2025

Director Matt Reeves has finalized the script for the highly anticipated sequel to The Batman, putting an end to speculation surrounding the project’s future. Rumors of its cancellation had circulated due to the parallel development of the DC Universe’s own iteration of Batman under the leadership of DC Studios’ co-head James Gunn. However, with Reeves confirming the script’s completion, production on The Batman Part II is now slated to begin between October and December 2025, marking a revised timeline from the original March 2026 plan.

The upcoming film will continue the narrative introduced in The Batman (2022), which earned both critical acclaim and strong box office results. Unlike other DC properties currently being aligned under the broader DC Universe, Reeves’ version remains a separate continuity, commonly referred to as an Elseworlds storyline. This creative independence allows the director to explore his unique take on Gotham without intersecting with the rebooted DCU canon, where a new Batman will eventually be introduced.

The sequel also exists alongside spin-off projects, the first of which is The Penguin series starring Colin Farrell. This show expands the Reeves universe by delving deeper into the criminal underworld of Gotham, acting as a narrative bridge between the first and second films. While The Batman Part II was initially scheduled to release on October 2, 2026, revised plans now place its theatrical debut on October 1, 2027.

Confirmed Cast and Returning Characters

Robert Pattinson is set to return as Bruce Wayne, reprising his role as the caped vigilante. The first film followed Batman in the second year of his crime-fighting career, as he investigated a series of murders orchestrated by The Riddler, portrayed by Paul Dano. Alongside Pattinson, several key characters are also expected to return.

Zoë Kravitz, who portrayed Selina Kyle (Catwoman), played a major role in Batman’s early journey and is likely to feature in the next installment. Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner James Gordon, Andy Serkis as loyal butler Alfred Pennyworth, and Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot (The Penguin) are also anticipated to reprise their roles. Their return solidifies continuity in character development, which is central to Reeves’ grounded narrative approach.

New Villains and Storyline Speculation

Discussion around the film’s central antagonist has intensified since Barry Keoghan’s brief appearance as an unnamed inmate—widely presumed to be the Joker—in Arkham Asylum at the end of The Batman. Keoghan also featured in a deleted scene that offered a more detailed glimpse of his eerie interpretation of the classic villain. Although no official confirmation has been given, his involvement in the sequel appears likely based on early character setup.

However, director Matt Reeves has expressed interest in exploring lesser-known figures from Batman’s expansive rogue gallery, rather than relying solely on iconic adversaries. This leaves the door open for unique narrative directions, possibly involving characters who have received limited cinematic exposure in previous adaptations. Such an approach would allow the sequel to continue emphasizing psychological depth and detective storytelling—elements that defined the first film.