James Gunn The Batman – Part 2 Update

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DC fans hoping James Gunn will soon reveal details about The Batman — Part II will be disappointed – there aren’t any major updates at this time.

On his Threads account, Gunn did offer somewhat of an update about the status of The Batman— Part II.

James Gunn confirmed he and Peter Safran are producing The Batman Part II, a DC Studios film. However, he explained they usually don’t make announcements about movies that haven’t started production yet. The recent news about Lars Mikkelsen potentially playing Brainiac was an exception because they anticipated it would be leaked.

Fans immediately reacted to James Gunn’s post, excitedly discussing the future of DC films. Many expressed their eagerness to see the DC Studios logo on both ‘The Batman’ and ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ and were thrilled at the possibility of a Batman and Superman film being released in the same year, directed by acclaimed filmmakers. Online, people speculated about potential casting announcements for ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ wondering if major characters like Brainiac would be added, or if the film would primarily focus on characters already connected to the Superman storyline with a few new additions.

Someone asked how thoroughly they looked for an actor to play Brainiac, and how many candidates they considered before choosing Lars Mikkelsen. Another person echoed this question in the comments.

A Threads user asked James Gunn a key question that hasn’t been answered yet. They wanted to know how Gunn, Peter Safran, and Matt Reeves are working together on The Batman – Part II, especially with DC Studios now involved. The user, @matthewjfok, specifically asked how Gunn balances his role as co-CEO with allowing Matt Reeves to maintain his unique creative vision for the film.

Keanu Reeves has discussed how The Batman – Part II fits into the larger DC Universe. He explained that while the film exists as its own separate story (‘Elseworld’), it’s still part of the DC world. He confirmed that details about the future of the franchise and his involvement will be revealed later. The director also clarified that they haven’t planned any direct connections between The Batman and the main DC Universe storyline, though they’ve explored possibilities generally. His primary focus is on finishing the story they started with The Batman and reaching his intended conclusion, which he’s very enthusiastic about.

What To Expect From Batman — Part II

With filming for The Batman – Part II starting soon, a few details are beginning to emerge, though many remain unclear. One mystery is the role that will be played by the new cast member, and speculation is growing that she could become a new love interest for Robert Pattinson’s Batman, following Zoë Kravitz’s portrayal of Selina Kyle.

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Colin Farrell is confirmed to reprise his role as The Penguin, also known as Oswald Cobblepot. Filming is expected to begin in April or May of next year. Farrell praised the script, calling it “unbelievable” and highlighting Matt Reeves’ excellent work. He mentioned he won’t have a large role, but was quickly cautioned against revealing too many details about the upcoming sequel.

The Batman – Part II swoops into theaters on Oct. 1, 2027.

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2025-12-22 20:11