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Matt Reeves-Soderbergh shake-up on The Batman Part II
Soderbergh steps in to finish The Batman II as Reeves handles family matter.
In brief
Soderbergh steps in to finish The Batman II as Reeves handles family matter. Soderbergh will oversee final filming for The Batman Part II while Reeves deals with a family issue, avoiding Snyder's 2017 Justice League exit scenario. Originally reported by mint.
Soderbergh steps in
Steven Soderbergh will oversee final weeks of principal photography for The Batman Part II while Matt Reeves handles a family matter.
“Just to be clear, I am not leaving The Batman Part II”
Reeves confirms stay
Matt Reeves has confirmed he remains committed to The Batman Part II and is not leaving the sequel.
“Just to be clear, I am not leaving The Batman Part II”
Snyder's 2017 exit
Zack Snyder stepped away from Justice League in 2017 after his daughter's death.
“Zack Snyder stepped away from Justice League in 2017 after his daughter's death”
Snyder's aftermath
Snyder's departure led to Joss Whedon overseeing additional filming and changes to the theatrical version.
“Joss Whedon was subsequently brought in to oversee the remaining work”
Snyder's release
Zack Snyder's Justice League was released on HBO Max in 2021 with a longer version closer to his original vision.
“Zack Snyder’s Justice League was released on HBO Max in 2021”
Current situation
Warner Bros and DC Studios describe Reeves' absence as a family matter, not a creative dispute.
“Warner Bros and DC Studios have described his absence as the result of a family matter”
Release date
The Batman Part II is scheduled for cinema release on 18 February 2028 after multiple date changes.
“The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on 18 February, 2028”
Key cast
Robert Pattinson returns as Bruce Wayne with Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis, Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan.
“Robert Pattinson will return as Bruce Wayne, alongside Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright and Andy Serkis”
At a glance
Soderbergh will oversee final filming for The Batman Part II while Reeves deals with a family issue, avoiding Snyder's 2017 Justice League exit scenario.
