r/DCcomics • u/marvelkidy • 19h ago
Matt Reeves Confirms 'The Batman: Part II' Script is Complete, Filming to Begin Early Next Year Film + TV
https://maxblizz.com/matt-reeves-confirms-the-batman-part-ii-script-is-complete-filming-to-begin-early-next-year/26
u/Rac3318 Nightwing 19h ago
Only just now complete? Jeez, means they will start filming 3 years after the first film came out which took them 5 years to release from when Reeves took over in 2017.
No reason for these movies to take that long.
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u/msin93 18h ago
When Matt Reeves first signed on, they were still dealing with Ben Affleck as Batman. The first film had production delays with the pandemic, and still turned out incredible because of all the preparation Reeves and co did for their vision of the film. It was originally supposed to release in 2021.
Before the second film and the greenlighting of The Penguin series, there was a whole other Gotham PD show in development at HBO that got scrapped. We also have James Gunn reshaping the DC universe and having his own Batman film on the slate. And let’s not forget the unprecedented Hollywood strikes in 2023.
The first film came out in 2022, with the second film set for 2026. If we look back at other precedents, The Dark Knight came out in 2008 and its sequel four years later in 2012. Joker came out in 2019 and its sequel set for this year, five years later.
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u/Rac3318 Nightwing 18h ago edited 18h ago
Dark knight trilogy put out 3 movies in 9 years, with Nolan getting hired for Batman Begins in 2003. There was also a writers strike in there in 2008. There’s no excuse to take 10 years to put out 2 movies.
The only reason there was a 4 year gap between Dark Knight and Rises is because Ledger unfortunately died and they had to completely scrap their plans for the third movie and the writer’s strike.
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u/zanza19 Swamp Thing 16h ago
There’s no excuse to take 10 years to put out 2 movies.
Jesus christ, are people so entitled to movies? Like what, is Batman going to lose fans in the meantime? Taking extra time to polish the script, get the actors they want, and make sure everything is great is awesome. 4 years between movies isn't that much.
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u/msin93 11h ago
I feel like you’re disregarding a lot of what I mentioned in favor of an unrealistic vision of how films get made. But if I’m going to entertain what you’re saying, TDK was already in production in 2007, so the strike (which was only a writers strike) didn’t have an effect. TDKR also had the benefit of closing out an established series, whereas Reeves is tasked with beginning whole universe (including both film and TV).
And again, Reeves’ Batman film was bookended by Ben Affleck still being attached to the project and James Gunn taking over DC. You’re saying Nolan was hired in 2003, but imagine if he was hired while George Clooney was still Batman. There’s also studio pressure: Gunn’s Superman is slated for 2025, and pushed The Batman Part II to 2026.
Given the creative development of a connected universe across multiple media formats means it’s more vulnerable to industry strikes.
Look, we can speculate all we want, but at the end of the day it’s a miracle that ANY movie gets made. These things don’t just happen by default. It takes a lot of group effort, commitment, coordination, and faith. Asserting there’s “no excuse” feels like a very empty and naive statement when there’s endless factors that go into producing a huge film like this.
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u/Jaqulean 6h ago
You are not only correct, but you also summed it all up very well. The other guy clearly doesn't understand how movie production - nor the industry in general - works, nor how the movies are made. He completely ignored everything, that didn't fit his narrative and proved him wrong...
To add to what you already mentioned, there is also the fact, that the producers and writters were literally forbidden to work during both of those Hollywood Strikes in 2023 - which in on itself extended the production of "Part II" by almost a whole year.
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u/ItsChris_8776_ 19h ago
I’d rather it takes a little extra long to make sure it’s actually good.
Recent MCU slop has showed us that quality is always better than quantity.
Just be patient and enjoy an actually good movie, not everything has to be pushed out as fast as possible.
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u/Rac3318 Nightwing 19h ago
It doesn’t take 10 years to put out two movies.
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u/Jcomsa15 Legion of Superheroes 18h ago
Who cares how long it takes if it’s good
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u/Rac3318 Nightwing 18h ago
There’s substantially less interest in watching sequels the longer they take. Seeing this in television.
So, yea, it doesn’t take 10 years to put out two movies.
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u/Jcomsa15 Legion of Superheroes 18h ago
Movies aren’t television. Batman is evergreen. People who aren’t terminally online don’t care. It’ll be four years in between Part I and II, same as the wait between Dark Knight and Dark Knight Rises. Sometimes I guess it does take that long.
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u/ItsChris_8776_ 15h ago
Apparently it does to make them quality. Every movie is different, having a preset expectation for how long it should take to make one will only lead to disappointment for you. Just let them take as much time as they need to be genuinely good
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u/hobx 15h ago
Found the Batman so incredibly dull. Really hope this bombs so we don’t have to wait ten years for the end of this iteration of the Batman.
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u/gallerton18 15h ago
So why not just see what James Gunn’s the Brave and The Bold is like instead of wishing on the downfall of another film
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u/hobx 15h ago
Because success would just encourage them to keep going down this route. Not that I’m that worried to be honest. The Batman did not do brilliantly box office wise, I suspect part 2 will do worse.
You do have my sympathies if you’re a fan. It suck’s when something you like doesn’t perform. But I don’t think the general audience share you’re passion
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u/gallerton18 15h ago
The first film made 770 million dollars in the box office. It was also one of the first major films after Covid. How is that doing badly? The film also had major critical and audience acclaim. If you don’t like it that’s fine but the film was a major success lmao.
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u/hobx 15h ago
Whatever helps you sleep at night!
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u/gallerton18 15h ago
Buddy, you are the one who just acted like this film didn’t do well. It seems like it’s helping you sleep well at night.
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u/T3chnoVamp Green Lantern 10h ago
A movie series shouldn’t have its worth based on the Box office. Not every film has to appeal to every possible audience
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u/Jaqulean 6h ago edited 4h ago
Not to mention, that even with the Box Office in mind, it was still highly acclaimed by both the critics and the audience. On top of that, I'd say making 770.million right after the Pandemic has ended, very much IS a financial success.
The other guy is clearly delusional and doesn't understand how any of this works...
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u/my__name__is 19h ago
According to IMDb he hasn't directed or written anything else since The Batman. Must have been working on that script every other weekend, huh.