{"id":2082545,"date":"2026-08-07T07:52:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T04:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2082545"},"modified":"2026-08-07T07:52:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T04:52:57","slug":"james-gunn-confirms-the-batman-part-ii-will-not-shoot-back-to-back-with-sequel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2082545","title":{"rendered":"James Gunn Confirms &#8216;The Batman: Part II&#8217; Will Not Shoot Back-to-Back With Sequel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F07%2Fjames-gunn-confirms-the-batman-part-ii-will-not-shoot-back-to-back-with-sequel-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Entertainment\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-08-07T07:52:57Z\">8 Hrs ago<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             431<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-gallery-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"gallery-container post-gallery-contain\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"James Gunn Confirms &apos;The Batman: Part II&apos; 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and &#8216;Part III&#8217; will film simultaneously<\/p>\n<p>Director Matt Reeves has been teasing camera test shots featuring Robert Pattinson and the Batmobile in a snowy setting<\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros has scheduled the theatrical release of The Batman: Part II for February 18 2028<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has officially shut down speculation regarding the production timeline of Matt Reeves\u2019 upcoming Gotham sequels. Gunn clarified during a Threads Q&amp;A session that <i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"222\">The Batman: Part II<\/i> will not be filmed back-to-back with <i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"279\">The Batman: Part III<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Responding directly to a fan inquiry asking if the two sequels were filming simultaneously, Gunn offered a concise denial. The update comes as director Matt Reeves continues pre-production work at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK. Reeves recently shared social media previews featuring camera test shots of Robert Pattinson in costume alongside the Batmobile set against a snowy winter backdrop.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Gunn previously disclosed that the script for <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"46\">The Batman: Part II<\/i> was finalized last July following prior delays. Principal photography on the feature is slated to commence in the spring, following updates shared in a Warner Bros. Discovery shareholder report.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><i data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Batman: Part II<\/i> officially arrives in theaters on February 18, 2028.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763952\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>A24 Just Dropped the First \u2018PRIMETIME\u2019 Trailer, and Robert Pattinson&#8217;s Chris Hansen Is Unsettling\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763323\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>&#8216;Spider-Man: Brand New Day&#8217; Reaches $1 Billion USD Box Office Milestone in Six Days\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6764533\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>John David Washington to Star in Supernatural Horror Thriller &#8216;Mime&#8217;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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and &#8216;Part III&#8217; will film simultaneously<\/p>\n<p>Director Matt Reeves has been teasing camera test shots featuring Robert Pattinson and the Batmobile in a snowy setting<\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros has scheduled the theatrical release of The Batman: Part II for February 18 2028<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has officially shut down speculation regarding the production timeline of Matt Reeves\u2019 upcoming Gotham sequels. Gunn clarified during a Threads Q&amp;A session that <i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"222\">The Batman: Part II<\/i> will not be filmed back-to-back with <i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"279\">The Batman: Part III<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Responding directly to a fan inquiry asking if the two sequels were filming simultaneously, Gunn offered a concise denial. The update comes as director Matt Reeves continues pre-production work at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK. Reeves recently shared social media previews featuring camera test shots of Robert Pattinson in costume alongside the Batmobile set against a snowy winter backdrop.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Gunn previously disclosed that the script for <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"46\">The Batman: Part II<\/i> was finalized last July following prior delays. Principal photography on the feature is slated to commence in the spring, following updates shared in a Warner Bros. Discovery shareholder report.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><i data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Batman: Part II<\/i> officially arrives in theaters on February 18, 2028.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763952\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>A24 Just Dropped the First \u2018PRIMETIME\u2019 Trailer, and Robert Pattinson&#8217;s Chris Hansen Is Unsettling\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763323\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>&#8216;Spider-Man: Brand New Day&#8217; Reaches $1 Billion USD Box Office Milestone in Six Days\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6764533\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>John David Washington to Star in Supernatural Horror Thriller &#8216;Mime&#8217;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    James GunnMatt ReevesDC StudiosThe Batman Part IIThe Batman: Part III\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"post__body__author_info\">\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fjoyce-300.jpg?w=100&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Joyce Li\" class=\"post__body__author_info__avatar\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__body\">\n<p>                    Joyce Li<\/p>\n<p>                                    <span class=\"post__body__author_info__title\">Editor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__bio_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"post__body__author_info__bio\">For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast&#8217;s global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Entertainment\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-08-07T07:52:57Z\">8 Hrs ago<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             431<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Entertainment\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-08-07T07:52:57Z\">8 Hrs ago<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-gallery-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"gallery-container post-gallery-contain\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"James Gunn Confirms &apos;The Batman: Part II&apos; Will Not Shoot Back-to-Back With Sequel\">\n<div class=\"hb-gallery before-booted full-screen-enabled only-one-cell \" data-images=\"[{&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_caption&quot;:null,&quot;small&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F07%2Fjames-gunn-confirms-the-batman-part-ii-will-not-shoot-back-to-back-with-sequel-001.jpg?w=480&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;medium&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F07%2Fjames-gunn-confirms-the-batman-part-ii-will-not-shoot-back-to-back-with-sequel-001.jpg?w=720&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;large&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F07%2Fjames-gunn-confirms-the-batman-part-ii-will-not-shoot-back-to-back-with-sequel-001.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;xlarge&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F07%2Fjames-gunn-confirms-the-batman-part-ii-will-not-shoot-back-to-back-with-sequel-001.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;full&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F07%2Fjames-gunn-confirms-the-batman-part-ii-will-not-shoot-back-to-back-with-sequel-001.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;},&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/image\/2026\/08\/07\/james-gunn-confirms-the-batman-part-ii-will-not-shoot-back-to-back-with-sequel-001.jpg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;James Gunn Confirms &apos;The Batman: Part II&apos; Will Not Shoot Back-to-Back With Sequel dc studios matt reeves&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1400,&quot;height&quot;:933,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;DC Studios&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;creditKey&quot;:&quot;general&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;annotations&quot;:null,&quot;shop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}]\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F07%2Fjames-gunn-confirms-the-batman-part-ii-will-not-shoot-back-to-back-with-sequel-001.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Dc Studios<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-08-07T07:52:57Z\">8 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             431<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>DC Studios boss James Gunn has denied rumors that &#8216;The Batman: Part II&#8217; and &#8216;Part III&#8217; will film simultaneously<\/p>\n<p>Director Matt Reeves has been teasing camera test shots featuring Robert Pattinson and the Batmobile in a snowy setting<\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros has scheduled the theatrical release of The Batman: Part II for February 18 2028<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has officially shut down speculation regarding the production timeline of Matt Reeves\u2019 upcoming Gotham sequels. Gunn clarified during a Threads Q&amp;A session that <i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"222\">The Batman: Part II<\/i> will not be filmed back-to-back with <i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"279\">The Batman: Part III<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Responding directly to a fan inquiry asking if the two sequels were filming simultaneously, Gunn offered a concise denial. The update comes as director Matt Reeves continues pre-production work at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK. Reeves recently shared social media previews featuring camera test shots of Robert Pattinson in costume alongside the Batmobile set against a snowy winter backdrop.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Gunn previously disclosed that the script for <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"46\">The Batman: Part II<\/i> was finalized last July following prior delays. Principal photography on the feature is slated to commence in the spring, following updates shared in a Warner Bros. Discovery shareholder report.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><i data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Batman: Part II<\/i> officially arrives in theaters on February 18, 2028.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763952\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>A24 Just Dropped the First \u2018PRIMETIME\u2019 Trailer, and Robert Pattinson&#8217;s Chris Hansen Is Unsettling\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763323\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>&#8216;Spider-Man: Brand New Day&#8217; Reaches $1 Billion USD Box Office Milestone in Six Days\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6764533\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>John David Washington to Star in Supernatural Horror Thriller &#8216;Mime&#8217;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    James GunnMatt ReevesDC StudiosThe Batman Part IIThe Batman: Part III\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"post__body__author_info\">\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fjoyce-300.jpg?w=100&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Joyce Li\" class=\"post__body__author_info__avatar\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__body\">\n<p>                    Joyce Li<\/p>\n<p>                                    <span class=\"post__body__author_info__title\">Editor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__bio_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"post__body__author_info__bio\">For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast&#8217;s global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-08-07T07:52:57Z\">8 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             431<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-08-07T07:52:57Z\">8 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-08-07T07:52:57Z\">8 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             431<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>DC Studios boss James Gunn has denied rumors that &#8216;The Batman: Part II&#8217; and &#8216;Part III&#8217; will film simultaneously<\/p>\n<p>Director Matt Reeves has been teasing camera test shots featuring Robert Pattinson and the Batmobile in a snowy setting<\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros has scheduled the theatrical release of The Batman: Part II for February 18 2028<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has officially shut down speculation regarding the production timeline of Matt Reeves\u2019 upcoming Gotham sequels. Gunn clarified during a Threads Q&amp;A session that <i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"222\">The Batman: Part II<\/i> will not be filmed back-to-back with <i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"279\">The Batman: Part III<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Responding directly to a fan inquiry asking if the two sequels were filming simultaneously, Gunn offered a concise denial. The update comes as director Matt Reeves continues pre-production work at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK. Reeves recently shared social media previews featuring camera test shots of Robert Pattinson in costume alongside the Batmobile set against a snowy winter backdrop.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Gunn previously disclosed that the script for <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"46\">The Batman: Part II<\/i> was finalized last July following prior delays. Principal photography on the feature is slated to commence in the spring, following updates shared in a Warner Bros. Discovery shareholder report.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><i data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Batman: Part II<\/i> officially arrives in theaters on February 18, 2028.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    James GunnMatt ReevesDC StudiosThe Batman Part IIThe Batman: Part III\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/8\/james-gunn-confirms-the-batman-part-ii-will-not-shoot-back-to-back-with-sequel&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F07%2Fjames-gunn-confirms-the-batman-part-ii-will-not-shoot-back-to-back-with-sequel-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Entertainment 8 Hrs ago 431 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article Dc Studios Entertainment 8 Hrs ago 431 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary DC Studios boss James Gunn has denied rumors that &#8216;The Batman: Part II&#8217; and &#8216;Part III&#8217; will film simultaneously Director Matt Reeves has been [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-2082545","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2082545"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082545\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2082545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2082545"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2082545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}