Production on The Batman Part II has been stopped after director Matt Reeves stepped away for a family matter. Variety Australia, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline all covered the stoppage on 5 October 2026.
The stoppage adds to timeline pressures already building around the sequel. Cast member Sebastian Stan, who recently spoke about how playing Donald Trump helped him land a role in the film, had been on set before the pause. No timeline for a restart has been confirmed.