THE BATMAN: PART II Production Start Date Confirmed For Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight Return

The Batman: Part II has locked in its production start date, and the wait for the next chapter of Matt Reeves’ brooding Bat-saga is finally moving forward.

Ever since The Batman hit theaters back in 2022 with Robert Pattinson donning the cape and cowl, fans have been waiting to dive back into Reeves’ gritty, noir take on Gotham City. The film cleaned up at the global box office, raking in $772.3 million and setting the stage for Reeves’ Batman Epic Crime Saga, which expanded with this year’s The Penguin starring Colin Farrell.

Now we’ve got a solid update on when cameras will start rolling.

According to a listing on ProductionList.com, via ComicBookMovie, The Batman: Part II is set to begin filming on January 1, 2026, at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in London.

The listing reveals that “pre-production is ramping up in London,” and adds: “Production leads are organizing departments and hiring for production design, art direction, stunt coordination, costume, makeup, grip, lighting, camera, VFX, and post-production planning.

“Leavesden offers access to high-end soundstages and set-building facilities—ideal for Gotham’s gritty transformation and sweeping practical environments.”

Plot details are still tightly sealed, but there is a glimpse into what the sequel will explore. According to the listing:

“The sequel explores Gotham’s slow recovery from the devastating flood caused by the Riddler in the previous film, tackling themes of societal division, power dynamics, and moral ambiguity.

“Reeves has described Batman’s new journey as operating in a more complex and ‘greyer’ world — raising the stakes for character-driven tension and visual storytelling.”

The script, written by Reeves and Mattson Tomlin, was just recently completed. So while we’re still in the dark on specific story beats, it’s clear this next chapter will dive deeper into the psychological and political turmoil brewing in Gotham.

Of course, Pattinson will return as the Dark Knight. The returning cast also includes Farrell, Andy Serkis as Alfred, and Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon. The site also notes that Barry Keoghan is “expected” to return as the Joker, though Warner Bros. hasn’t officially confirmed that just yet.

The Batman: Part II is set to hit theaters on October 1, 2027.