In a world where superheroes shoot lasers from their eyes and bend time for fun, Batman walks a darker, grittier path—no magic, no mutations, just relentless grit, next-level tech, and a detective brain sharper than a Batarang. Matt Reeves tossed out the comic book glitter in The Batman and gave us a raw, brutal dive into Bruce Wayne’s fractured mind. With Greig Fraser’s moody visuals turning Gotham into a noir nightmare, the film crushed box office records. After a long silence, The Batman Part II finally swooped back into the spotlight with news fans have been curious to hear.

With fan anticipation for The Batman 2 at an all-time high, a game-changing update just dropped, fueling hype and sending the Bat-signal straight into overdrive.

According to a new report from Puck News, The Batman: Part II is officially gearing up for production, with filming scheduled to begin in January 2026. Even more exciting, the script is expected to be completed and submitted sometime this month. Fans eager for their next return to Gotham can finally breathe a sigh of relief—the film is reportedly locked in for release on October 1, 2027.

Matt Reeves is reportedly delivering his long-awaited script for The Batman: Part II on Monday—a moment that brings both relief and quiet frustration to Warner Bros. and DC Studios, as per The World of Reel. Insiders reveal the script was due over a year ago, while the script itself is shrouded in mystery, rumors about its content ran wild—until James Gunn stepped in and shut them down.

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James Gunn addressed The Batman 2 script rumors head-on, revealing just how few people actually know what is really going on behind Gotham’s next chapter.

James Gunn, known for shutting down false reports via social media, recently took to Threads to address the latest wave of The Batman: Part II rumors. When a fan asked whether the buzz about Hush being the sequel’s villain was true, Gunn did not hesitate. He responded bluntly, stating, “There are only about five people who know anything about the specifics of The Batman 2 script,” and confirmed that any supposed leaks are “false or a lucky guess.”

James Gunn’s latest comments serve as a sharp reminder that in the age of superhero mania, rumors are practically inevitable. Of the five people who truly know the script’s secrets, Gunn is likely referring to Matt Reeves, producer Dylan Clark, and co-writer Mattson Tomlin. Reeves also hinted at reuniting with cinematographer Greig Fraser. For now, fans remain energized by the reported progress on the script and filming timeline.

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