**James Gunn Delivers Encouraging Update on ‘The Batman: Part II’ Amid Delays**
James Gunn, the prominent filmmaker and current co-chair of DC Studios, has offered a much-anticipated update regarding ‘The Batman: Part II’, the sequel to the 2022 box office hit directed by Matt Reeves. After a tumultuous period marked by production delays and swirling online speculation, Gunn has moved to reassure fans that work on the new instalment is not only ongoing, but progressing steadily.
The anxieties regarding the status of ‘The Batman: Part II’ cropped up following news earlier this year of a one-year delay, pushing the film’s release date to October 2027. Speculation over possible creative troubles began to intensify in fan communities and news outlets alike. However, in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gunn, aged 58, made it clear that these worries are unfounded.
Gunn told reporters that he expects Reeves, aged 59, to submit a finished screenplay for the sequel by the end of June. “We’re supposed to get a script in June. I hope that happens,” he remarked, conveying optimism about the timeline. Gunn added that both he and Reeves are excited about the project’s progress, noting their frequent conversations regarding the evolving story. “We feel really good about it. Matt’s excited. I talk to Matt all the time. I’m totally excited about it.”
Addressing the intense scrutiny Reeves has faced during the film’s development, Gunn expressed some frustration with the pressures being placed upon the director by the public and online commentators. He urged fans to give Reeves the space and time required to do his best work. “People should let him write the screenplay in the amount of time he needs. That’s just the way it is,” Gunn stated, continuing, “He doesn’t owe anyone more just because they loved his last film. You love his work because of how he creates—so let him work the way he knows best.”
The DC Studios head candidly mentioned his own irritation with the persistent interrogations regarding the sequel’s development. “I am irritated by people. It’s just that thing people don’t need to be entitled about. It’s going to come out when he feels good about the screenplay,” Gunn explained, reaffirming that Reeves would only hand over the finished script when he was truly satisfied with its quality.
Despite the understandable secrecy surrounding the film’s plot, several key cast members are expected to reprise their roles. Robert Pattinson will return as the Dark Knight himself, joined by Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Colin Farrell as the enigmatic Penguin, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, and Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner James ‘Jim’ Gordon. Specific details about the story, however, remain closely guarded.
While fans await further news on this eagerly anticipated sequel, interest in Batman’s cinematic universe continues to expand. A separate spin-off film centred on villain Clayface has also been announced, set to debut in September 2026. This project, starring Tom Rhys Harries and directed by James Watkins from a script written by Mike Flanagan, has been confirmed as part of the wider DC Universe (DCU), distinct from the Elseworlds branding of Reeves’ Batman universe.
Gunn shed light on the unexpected development of the Clayface film, revealing that it originated from a pitch by Flanagan. “Mike Flanagan wrote me about Clayface early on. I really didn’t think it was going to happen, but his pitch grabbed me… it’s a body horror story that just happens to take place in the DCU,” Gunn explained. He described the screenplay as “fantastic,” noting that its inception was driven by Flanagan’s creative vision rather than a pre-existing studio plan.
As discussions around the future of Batman and his allies continue to attract widespread attention, Gunn’s recent statements offer reassurance that patience and creative freedom remain guiding principles at DC Studios. Both long-time fans and newcomers can expect updates later this year—when, if all goes to plan, a completed script for ‘The Batman: Part II’ finds its way to Gunn’s desk.