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