Production on The Batman Part II has come to a halt after director Matt Reeves took leave for a family matter. Variety Australia, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline all confirmed the news on 5 October 2026.
The stoppage adds to timeline pressures already surrounding the sequel. Cast member Sebastian Stan, who recently opened up about how playing Donald Trump helped him land a role in the film, had been on set before the pause. No timeline for a return to filming has been confirmed.