Warner Bros. has officially delayed The Batman: Part II once again. While fans are not happy with the delay, they have gotten the first official look at Robert Pattinson‘s updated Batsuit.
The sequel is now in production in the U.K., more than four years after The Batman was released in March 2022. The film’s release date has been moved from October 1, 2027, to February 18, 2028. Also, The film will still have IMAX screens on its new date.
On Vimeo, Matt Reeves announced the delay alongside the first camera test footage of Robert Pattinson’s return as the Dark Knight. Despite the delay, production is moving forward, with the new footage confirming the sequel is progressing.
The 30-second camera test features Robert Pattinson wearing an updated Batsuit as he slowly turns toward the camera. Police sirens and Michael Giacchino’s The Batman music play in the background. The new suit had been rumored for months and now has its first official reveal. Watch it below.
The Batman: Part II was originally scheduled for October 2025 before being pushed to October 2026 due to the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes. It was later delayed again to October 2027 to give Reeves additional time to develop the story. When it finally arrives, The Batman: Part II will be released nearly six years after the first film.
Here’s the reported full cast for The Batman: Part II:
- Robert Pattinson as Batman
- Sebastian Stan as TBA
- Scarlett Johansson as TBA
- Charles Dance as TBA
- Sebastian Koch as TBA
- Brian Tyree Henry as Harvey Dent
- Andy Serkis as Alfred
- Colin Farrell as The Penguin
- Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon
- Jayme Lawson as Mayor Bella Reál
- Gil Perez-Abraham as Officer Martinez
The Batman: Part II reunites director Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin for the sequel to The Batman and The Penguin. The first movie followed a younger Bruce Wayne caught in a noir-style mystery involving the Riddler and Gotham’s corrupt elite. It went on to gross $772 million worldwide during its theatrical run.
The Batman: Part II will hit theaters on February 18, 2028, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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