Celebrity Fan Web – After more than three years of anticipation. Matt Reeves has officially completed the script for The Batman Part II. This milestone arrives 1,157 days after the sequel was first confirmed and follows two significant delays to the film’s release schedule. Reeves who is once again collaborating with co-writer Mattson Tomlin. Shared the update directly through social media, calling the pair “Partners in Crime (Fighters).”
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The news comes just in time, as DC Studios head James Gunn had reportedly set an internal deadline for the script’s delivery. Reeves and Tomlin met the target, finalizing the next chapter in their gritty Gotham saga. While plot details remain under wraps, fans can at least take comfort in knowing the wheels are officially turning behind the scenes. Robert Pattinson is expected to reprise his role as the Dark Knight. But the rest of the cast and the storyline remain unconfirmed. Reeves’ update brings long-awaited relief to fans who’ve been speculating about the film’s future amid delays and shifting DC timelines.
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The timing of the announcement is strategic. James Gunn’s Superman is set to debut on July 11, and discussions about potential crossovers are heating up. Though The Batman Part II is part of DC’s Elseworlds line. Separate from Gunn’s unified DC Universe, it still plays a key role in the studio’s larger strategy. With little known about Gunn’s own Batman plans, Reeves’ update helps maintain momentum for DC’s fanbase. It also reassures audiences that the sequel will progress on its unique, grounded path outside of the shared cinematic continuity, keeping both anticipation and engagement high.
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The original The Batman was praised for its noir-inspired tone and psychological depth, and expectations for the follow-up are high. Now that the script is complete, production news is likely the next step. Casting updates, filming timelines, and plot hints may soon follow, offering fans more to anticipate and discuss.
Though it may still be a while before cameras roll, this confirmation marks a major step forward for one of DC’s most anticipated projects. As development continues, fans can finally shift from wondering if the film will happen to speculating what it will deliver. The Dark Knight’s return is officially in motion—script in hand, and future in sight.