DC Studios co-head James Gunn has confirmed that he’s read the script for The Batman Part 2. He’s very impressed. Director Matt Reeves and writer Mattson Tomlin wrote the highly anticipated sequel. Last month, Reeves teased the script online. He posted a photo of the cover page featuring the iconic bat symbol. Now, Gunn has given this next chapter in Robert Pattinson’s Batman saga his full approval.
James Gunn Reacts to The Batman Part 2 Script
While walking the red carpet at the Superman world premiere, Gunn briefly spoke with reporters and shared his thoughts on the sequel’s screenplay. According to Deadline, he said simply,
“It’s great.”
That one-line endorsement may be short, but coming from the head of DC Studios, it speaks volumes.
Importantly, this statement aligns with the buzz that’s been building since Reeves and Tomlin posted the script online. Fans have waited a long time to hear that the next chapter of Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight is finally taking shape—and now that time has come.
What We Know About The Batman Part 2
The Batman Part 2 will reportedly begin filming sometime in 2025. For now, Warner Bros. has locked in the release date for October 1, 2027. While that’s still a long wait, completing the script marks a major milestone. Actor Colin Farrell confirmed he’ll return as the Penguin, though he clarified that the character won’t be Batman’s main adversary this time.
Although specific plot details remain under wraps, fans shouldn’t expect major changes to Reeves’ grounded, noir-driven tone. The Gotham seen in the first film will likely grow, not change entirely. With a trilogy planned, all signs point to The Batman Part 3—if Part 2 performs well at the box office.
How It Fits into the Broader DC Universe
It’s important to note that DC has placed Reeves’ Batman universe under the Elseworlds label, keeping it separate from the newly established DCU canon. While Robert Pattinson continues his gritty solo saga, DC will eventually introduce a new version of Batman to join Gunn’s interconnected universe—starting with the 2025 Superman film.
Therefore, fans will get to enjoy two different Batmen coexisting on screen, each with their own distinct tone and timeline. This dual approach allows Reeves to continue his dark, detective-style trilogy while Gunn builds a more unified DCU.
For now, all eyes are on Part 2—and with Gunn calling the script “great,” expectations are rising fast.
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