Warner Bros. and DC Studios announced a temporary production pause on The Batman Part II on October 5, 2026, while director Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter.
TheWrap, Variety and Deadline reported the studios’ joint statement, which expressed support for Reeves and said the project’s journey was expected to continue.
The announcement did not specify how long the pause would last or provide a restart date.
Sources
- TheWrap
Source publication: October 5, 2026, 10:14 a.m. (timezone not displayed). Source update: No updated date displayed. - Variety
Source publication: October 5, 2026, 10:35 a.m. PT. Source update: No separate updated date displayed. - Deadline
Source publication: October 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (timezone not displayed). Source update: No separate updated date displayed.