hollywood actor Robert Pattinson has confirmed that filming on The Batman Part II is back on track after a short hiatus. The actor also welcomed Steven Soderbergh’s decision to assist director Matt Reeves, who had stepped away from the production to attend to an urgent family matter. With the cameras rolling again, Robert is expected to return to the set soon as the DC sequel heads into the final stages of filming.
Robert Pattinson calls Steven Soderbergh’s help a generous gesture
Speaking to GamesRadar+, Robert Pattinson was happy to see Steven Soderbergh stepping up to support Matt Reeves. He said that Matt did a lot of work on the script and he was grateful to have someone as experienced as Steven working with him.
“I’m very happy that she came forward to help Matt,” the actor said. “It’s incredibly generous of him – and he’s doing it in the loveliest way. It’s completely selfless. I think Matt has put a lot of work into the script, and we’re almost done. So for someone to come and say, ‘I just want to help Matt do it; I want to do it together with him and just edit it.’ And it’s great for someone as talented as Steven to do that.”
He also confirmed that filming has resumed and he will be back on the sets soon. He said, “I think they’re already in production. And I’m starting in a few days.”
Why Batman Part II went on a brief break
Warner Bros. announced on October 5 that filming was temporarily halted due to Matt Reeves dealing with a family matter. The studio made it clear that the hold would not affect its support of the filmmaker or its vision for the sequel. As reported by Deadline, the statement read, “Production on ‘The Batman Part II’ has been temporarily paused while Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter. Matt has the full support of DC Studios and we look forward to continuing the journey soon.”
Matt later took to X to clarify the situation and reassure fans that he has no plans to leave the project. He also thanked Steven Soderbergh for stepping in to help complete principal photography during the difficult times. He wrote, “To be clear, I am not abandoning The Batman Part II. I am extremely grateful to Steven for helping me complete principal photography during this challenging time. Thank you all for your concern and well wishes.”
Meanwhile, Steven explained that his role was to work with Reeves and his team to ensure that the remaining footage matched the already filmed footage. “I thought Matt Reeves’ work on ‘The Batman’ was amazing; it was deliberate, specific and strictly consistent. The goal here is to work with Matt and his team to create footage that will integrate seamlessly with what’s already been shot so that Matt can properly complete his film.”
DC Studios co-head James Gunn also addressed the situation on the threads, putting an end to any speculation about a change in director. He confirmed that Reeves would continue to lead the sequel and expressed gratitude for Soderbergh’s willingness to help. He wrote, “Matt is and always will be the director of The Batman 2. I can’t express how grateful and impressed we are by Steven’s offer to help us bring his vision to fruition.”
Batman Part II Release Date and Cast
The Batman Part II is set to be released in theaters on February 18, 2028, with Robert Pattinson returning as Bruce Wayne. The sequel will also star Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance, and Brian Tyree Henry, while Colin Farrell will reprise his role as the Penguin. Andy Serkis and Jeffrey Wright will return as Alfred Pennyworth and Commissioner Gordon, respectively.