Mattson Tomlin, a rising force in Hollywood, has always walked the line between genius and enigma. He lent his voice and vision as a co-writer on The Batman, helping shape Gotham’s dark, intricate world. Yet behind the shadows of that creation, an unspoken tension lingered, a snub that haunted the edges of his journey. Now, with The Batman: Part II on the horizon, Tomlin is finally stepping back into the city’s shadows with renewed purpose and quiet triumph.

The Batman: Part II sees Mattson Tomlin return with pen in hand, embracing joy while finally confronting a past snub that once lingered unseen.

On X, Mattson Tomlin shared the emotional turmoil he felt during the first Batman film’s release. The day the FanDome trailer dropped, he learned he would not receive credit for his contributions, leaving him with a strange and heavy mix of feelings. Now, as he returns for The Batman: Part II, Tomlin said, " Knowing that this time there can just be a restorative joy is very soothing to me," embracing the chance to shape Gotham’s world once again.

The Batman Part II is set to begin filming in spring 2026, aiming for an October 2027 theatrical release. Robert Pattinson returns as the Dark Knight, fresh from filming The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three, thrilling audiences worldwide. After multiple delays, anticipation continues to build for Gotham’s next dark and thrilling cinematic adventure, with the postponements prompting Pattinson to urge that filming begin as soon as possible.

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Robert Pattinson pushed The Batman: Part II team to start filming without delay, citing concerns about time and the pressures of aging, as anticipation builds for Gotham’s next dark, thrilling chapter.

Robert Pattinson expressed his eagerness to finally begin filming The Batman Part II, admitting that waiting while production remains on hold has tested his patience. Annoyed by the repeated delays, he emphasized that he cannot wait for the sequel to move forward. Infusing his trademark humor, he said, "I started out as young Batman & I’m going to be F----- old Batman," before the film comes to life, as reported by Naomi Ackie in Hero Magazine.

The Batman: Part II could follow Gotham’s escalating chaos, as Oz Cobb consolidates power and the Riddler potentially teams with the Joker. The plot may explore shifting alliances, corruption at every level, and Robert Pattinson navigating a city teetering on the edge. Rumors about the potential cancellation of the film briefly ignited, creating uncertainty among audiences. However, Mattson Tomlin’s return as co-writer has sparked renewed excitement, promising that Gotham’s next dark and thrilling adventure will finally come to life.

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