Matt Reeves ‘The Batman’s Sequel Delayed a Second Time

It took Matt Reeves five years to bring The Batman to the screen after signing into the project in 2017. And it looks like he will  also take five years to bring the sequel to theaters.

According to THR’s Aaron Couch and Pamela McClintock, Reeves‘ sequel to 2022’s The Batman has had its release date changed for a second time. Though it was confirmed by Reeves to be starting production in 2025, The Batman sequel is scheduled for an October 1, 2027 theatrical release.

Originally planned for an October 3, 2025 release, the film’s theatrical debut was delayed until October 2, 2026 earlier this year to allow for the script to be completed. According to THR’s report, the Batman sequel, which remains untitled, will be replaced in October 2026 by a new Tom Cruise project with director Alejandro González Iñárritu.

Source: THR