The Batman Part II Delayed to February 2028
Originally published Jul 15, 2026
By Zack Sharf · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 15, 2026
Key points
- Matt Reeves announced a February 18, 2028 release for The Batman Part II.
- The announcement was made on Vimeo alongside camera test footage.
- Robert Pattinson appears in the first released test clip as Batman.
Director Matt Reeves has announced that the sequel to his 2022 film will now open in theaters on February 18, 2028, pushing the release nearly six years beyond the original. The new date was shared via a Vimeo post that also included the first publicly released camera test footage featuring Robert Pattinson reprising his role as Batman.
The delay marks another shift in the franchise’s schedule, though specific reasons were not detailed. Fans received a brief glimpse of the upcoming film's visual style and tone through the test clip, which suggests continuity with Reeves' gritty aesthetic while hinting at new narrative directions.
Read the original story: Variety — by Zack Sharf