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‘The Batman 2’ and ‘The Batman 3’ Are Not Filming Back-to-Back, Says James Gunn: ‘I Can Deny’ That Online Rumor

DC Studios co-chief James Gunn is putting to bed one of the more popular online rumors about the upcoming “The Batman 2,” directed by Matt Reeves and once again starring Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight. Social media has been convinced that Reeves is filming “The Batman 2″ and “The Batman 3″ back to back, […]

‘The Batman 2’ and ‘The Batman 3’ Are Not Filming Back-to-Back, Says James Gunn: ‘I Can Deny’ That Online Rumor

James Gunn, the DC Studios boss, has denied rumors that "The Batman: Part II" will be filmed back-to-back with "The Batman: Part III". In a Threads session, Gunn answered fan questions and shot down speculation surrounding the upcoming sequels.

The rumors had been circulating despite delays to the films, with "The Batman: Part II" originally set for release in October 2027 before being pushed back to February 2028. According to Deadline, Gunn confirmed that the two movies will not be shot simultaneously.

Matt Reeves, the director, has been active on social media, sharing updates on the film, including a camera test for "The Batman: Part II" and announcing returning cast members, including Robert Pattinson, Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell, as well as new additions Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson, as per TheWrap.

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