DC Studios is forging a thrilling new path under the leadership of co-CEO James Gunn, and fans are eating up every update(since Gunn gives a lot of “leaks” himself). In a recent Rolling Stone interview Gunn opened up about his game-changing Superman film and dropped some major news about The Batman Part II, the highly anticipated sequel to Matt Reeves’ 2022 gritty masterpiece. With Robert Pattinson returning as the Dark Knight, The Batman Part II is shaping up to be a must-see, and Gunn’s insights have sent the fandom into overdrive. Here’s the full scoop on Batman’s next chapter, plus how it fits into DC’s bold new vision.
The Batman Part II: Gotham’s Dark Knight Rises Again
Matt Reeves’ The Batman blew audiences away with its moody, detective-driven take on Bruce Wayne, and The Batman Part II is poised to dive even deeper into Gotham’s shadows. Gunn’s Rolling Stone interview gave fans plenty to chew on about the sequel. Here’s what we know:
- Script Nearing Completion: Gunn revealed that Reeves is hard at work on the screenplay, with a draft expected soon. “Matt’s putting the finishing touches on the script, and I’m dying to see it,” Gunn said, hyping up the sequel’s progress. While no firm release date is set, industry news points to a late 2026 or early 2027 premiere. Gunn also added “We don’t have a script. Matt’s slow. Let him take his time. Let him do what he’s doing. God, people are mean. Let him do his thing, man.”
- Reeves’ Vision Stays Untouched: Rumors swirled that Gunn wanted to pull The Batman Part II into the main DC Universe (DCU), but he squashed that noise. “Matt’s got full control to tell his story,” Gunn stressed, confirming the sequel will remain an “Elseworlds” tale, separate from the interconnected DCU. This means more of Reeves’ signature noir vibes and psychological depth.
- No Superman Cameos Here: Some reports claimed Gunn pushed for a Superman crossover, but he shut that down fast. “Those stories were nonsense,” he said, doubling down on letting Reeves craft a standalone epic. Fans can expect a focused Batman story, free from universe-building baggage.
- A Darker Crime Saga: Reeves has teased that The Batman Part II will expand his “epic crime saga,” diving into Gotham’s corrupt underbelly and Bruce Wayne’s inner turmoil. With the Penguin (Colin Farrell) getting his own HBO series, the sequel might explore new villains or deepen existing rivalries, keeping the grounded tone fans loved.
Final Thoughts
Matt Reeves is working at his own pace, whether its perfectionism or writers block, fans should let him “do his own thing” indeed. James Gunn’s DCU is going to get bigger and bigger. Even though Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight is going to clash with Corenswet’s Man of Steel, many DC fans are anxiously waiting to see Reeves secons Batman but lets “let him cook” up the best script he can possibly make without a ton of pressure.
