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Sebastian Stan in Talks for ‘The Batman Part II’ as Reeves and Pattinson Return

Industry reports point to spring 2026 filming with a tentative October 1, 2027 release.

Overview

  • Deadline reports that Sebastian Stan is negotiating for an undisclosed role in Matt Reeves’ sequel.
  • Robert Pattinson is expected to reprise Batman, with Reeves returning to write and direct.
  • The production is targeting an early 2026 shoot, with the release now planned for October 1, 2027 after an earlier 2025 target slipped.
  • Reports say Scarlett Johansson has signed on, while the studios have declined to comment on casting.
  • Several actors from the 2022 film are expected to return, with reports citing Andy Serkis, Jeffrey Wright and Colin Farrell, and possible expanded screen time for Barry Keoghan.