James Gunn on Batman Part II script developments has come under scrutiny as reports conflict over when Matt Reeves will hand in his screenplay, with projections for the sequel’s future generating doubts and rumors. Questions are mounting as shifting deadlines and delayed release dates leave fans and industry insiders wondering when and how the highly anticipated follow-up to The Batman will finally move forward.
Conflicting Reports Raise Doubts About Script Status
Hollywood reporters have repeatedly stated that Matt Reeves, director of The Batman, was expected to deliver his script for Part II around Memorial Day. The Wrap initially indicated Reeves would turn in his work prior to the holiday, but James Gunn, co-chair of DC Studios, publicly refuted that claim. More recently, publication Puck suggested the script would be submitted today, which Gunn also denied via his official Threads account.
The reliability of these reports is causing confusion, especially since the journalists involved have histories of accurate scoops. The ongoing uncertainty has prompted speculation that Reeves may be struggling to meet drafting deadlines. Gunn himself has stated he expects the script sometime in June, though only a week remains before the month concludes.
Assurances from the Cast Despite Uncertainty
Amid speculation, Andy Serkis—who portrays Alfred Pennyworth—offered reassurance to fans and press.
“I’m absolutely certain you’ll see Batman Part 2, I know the script is being finished at the moment. Matt Reeves is a formidable and wonderful filmmaker and he would not want it to go forward until, in his mind, the script is where it needs to be.”
—Andy Serkis, Alfred Pennyworth actor
Serkis’s statement emphasizes faith in Reeves’s commitment to artistic quality, reinforcing beliefs that delays are a result of a thorough creative process rather than production setbacks.
Production and Release Dates Shift Further Out
The latest expectation is for The Batman Part II to commence filming in the final quarter of 2025, likely between October and December. This represents a significant delay from initial plans. The movie’s release date, which was first set for October 2, 2026, has been pushed back a full year to October 1, 2027.
However, these dates are still subject to change, depending on Reeves’s ability to produce a script that meets the standards of DC Studios heads, including James Gunn. Until a finalized screenplay is delivered and accepted, both the production timeline and release remain unsettled.
Returning Cast and Creative Uncertainties
Details regarding the sequel’s storyline are still under wraps. Audiences can expect the return of Robert Pattinson as Batman, with Zoë Kravitz coming back as Selina Kyle, Paul Dano reprising his role as The Riddler, Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, and Colin Farrell as The Penguin. Barry Keoghan, who made a notable cameo as the Joker in the first film, is believed—but not officially confirmed—to take on a larger part in the upcoming sequel.
Lingering Questions Surround the Film’s Future
As fans await concrete news, some ponder whether anticipation remains high for a sequel to The Batman or if the extensive delays might leave the project overshadowed by DC Studios’ other ventures, including a new interpretation of the Dark Knight in “The Brave and the Bold.” The outcome will depend on how swiftly the creative team, led by Reeves and overseen by James Gunn, can finalize preparations and deliver the film fans have been eager to see.
