THE BATMAN: PART II Delay is Due To Matt Reeves Quietly Facing Something Bigger Than a Movie
If you've been wondering what’s going on with The Batman: Part II, you're not alone. The sequel to Matt Reeves’ gritty Gotham noir has been in a holding pattern for a while now, and fans are starting to piece together what might be behind the repeated delays.
While Warner Bros. and DC Studios haven’t offered any concrete explanations, recent comments suggest there’s something personal going on behind the scenes, something that has nothing to do with Hollywood logistics.
Back in 2022, Warner Bros. wasted no time announcing a sequel after The Batman landed with both critical and box office success. Robert Pattinson’s take on the Dark Knight connected with audiences in a big way, and the promise of a follow-up had fans pumped.
Originally slated for an October 2026 release, the sequel has since been pushed back more than once, and now we’re looking at an October 1, 2027 premiere, if everything goes according to plan.
But what’s really going on?
It seem a good amount of people in the industry, including myself, know what;s going on, but people aren’;t really talking abnout it.
Now, Internet personality and scooper Grace Randolph, is throwing out hints that it may have less to do with studio strategy and more to do with Reeves’ personal life. In a recent video, she addressed the delays offering a bit of insight, while also urging people to tread lightly:
“If you knew what Matt Reeves was dealing with, you’d leave him alone. I mean, it’s not a Chadwick Boseman situation, but it’s close. You should leave Matt Reeves alone.”
That comparison to Boseman, who quietly battled colon cancer before his untimely death in 2020, is telling. It’s not that Reeves is facing the exact same circumstances, but what he is dealing with is serious enough that those who know the truth are choosing to stay silent out of respect.
Reeves himself briefly acknowledged his situation during a prevously interview saying:
“There’s [been] a lot of stuff going on in my life in the last year or so, and [Colin Farrell has] been such a good friend. [He’s] such a beautiful man. We’re still finishing the script, and there have been so many things going on. This next year is about getting into production and getting the movie going.”
The tone of his comment is grateful, yet clearly weighed down, and that’s because he’s someone who has been carrying a heavy load.
And then there’s the Robert Pattinson factor. Reports are swirling that he’s being eyed for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune Messiah, which, depending on scheduling, could complicate things even more for The Batman: Part II.
For now, fans will have to hang tight. October 2027 is the target, but as we’ve learned over the past couple years, life doesn’t always stick to the schedule. Hopefully, Reeves gets the time and space he needs to work through what he’s been dealing with.