# Production of The Batman Part II

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/production-of-the-batman-part-ii
> Updated: 2026-08-06T16:50:47.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

In early August, a set photograph of a steel labyrinth posted by production designer Luke Hull sparked speculation that the secretive Court of Owls would serve as the primary antagonist in Matt Reeves' upcoming sequel, The Batman Part II. Within days, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed that filming was progressing steadily at Leavesden Studios, where new images revealed the Batmobile and additional casting details, including British actress Hannah Khalique‑Brown and stand‑ins for Jeffrey Wright and Brian Tyree Henry. Rumors linked Scarlett Johansson to a plant‑obsessed serial‑killer role, possibly Poison Ivy, while Henry was associated with the Harvey Dent/Two‑Face character. The sequence shows the film moving from early set‑design speculation toward broader production updates and expanded casting news.

In August 2026, DC Studios co‑chief James Gunn used a Threads Q&A to refute circulating rumors that Part II would be filmed back‑to‑back with a third installment. He confirmed that only The Batman Part II is currently in production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, with a release now set for 18 February 2028 after a delay from an earlier 2027 date. No plans for a Part III have been announced, and the studio has not indicated any joint production schedule. Gunn’s clarification reiterated the confirmed cast—Robert Pattinson, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Koch—helping to curb fan speculation about the franchise’s rollout.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: James Gunn Denies Back-to-Back Filming of The Batman Part II and III

James Gunn told fans on Threads that The Batman Part II will not be filmed back‑to‑back with a third film, confirming only Part II is in production for a Feb 18 2028 release.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-batman-part-ii-advances-with-new-set-photos-and-production-update

### 2026-08-01: Matt Reeves' Batman Sequel Set Photo Fuels Court of Owls Villain Rumors

A steel labyrinth set photo released by production designer Luke Hull has reignited speculation that the secretive Court of Owls will be the main villain in Matt Reeves' The Batman Part II.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matt-reeves-batman-sequel-set-photo-fuels-court-of-owls-villain-rumors

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