Production on The Batman Part II has paused after director Matt Reeves stepped away for a family matter. Variety Australia, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline all confirmed the news on 5 October 2026.
The stoppage adds to timeline pressures already surrounding the sequel. Cast member Sebastian Stan, who recently discussed how playing Donald Trump earned him a role in the film, had been working with Reeves before the pause. No timeline for a restart has been confirmed.