The Batman Part II Officially Rolls Cameras as Matt Reeves Kicks Off Production

Production on The Batman Part II is now underway, with writer-director Matt Reeves announcing the milestone on Friday, June 12.

Reeves shared a behind-the-scenes photograph from set to mark the occasion, captioning the image "#FirstShot #TheBatman Part2 CC: @emesserschmidt Here We Go…" and crediting Erik Messerschmidt, the sequel's director of photography.

The snapshot captures a film slate in sharp focus, with a figure visible on a gurney in the background draped with a sheet from the waist down. The identity of the person in the shot remains unconfirmed.

The commencement of filming arrives roughly a year after Reeves announced the screenplay had reached completion. More than four years have elapsed since the first Batman film premiered in theaters.

The project experienced a notable delay, with DCU co-CEO James Gunn explaining in late 2024 that the release date had shifted to 2027. Gunn clarified at the time that the postponement stemmed from the script's development timeline. "There isn't a full script," he noted on Threads. "Matt is committed to making the best film he possibly can, and no one can accurately guess exactly how long a script will take to write. Once there is a finished script, there is around two years for pre-production, shooting and post-production on big films."

Robert Pattinson, who is reprising his role as the titular character, previously offered hints about the script's direction earlier this year.