In today’s edition of the internet jumping to conclusions, DC fans are preemptively assuming that Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II will be canceled in the coming days, given Robert Pattinson’s insanely busy filming schedule. 2022’s The Batman, starring Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, is considered by many to be one of the best movies starring The Dark Knight, as it returned the character to his detective roots. The sequel will be the second entry in a trilogy, although it has already been delayed several times. Amid the delays, Robert Pattinson has continued to grow his star power, landing bigger and bigger projects, and his potential casting in Dune 3 has pushed disgruntled DC fans over the edge.
Many The Batman fans took to social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to share their opinions and place unofficial bets on the future of Reeves’ trilogy. Many reposted and quoted news outlets reporting on Pattinson’s casting in Dune 3, tacking on that they believe The Batman Part II will now be canceled. “Just f*cking announce The Batman Part 2 is canceled at this point, just rip the damn bandaid off,” wrote @chris_234__uhhh. That sentiment was shared by @ShyneGold who wrote “The Batman 2 definitely canceled at this point.”

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Most of the recent rumors about The Batman Part II being canceled stem from Pattinson’s busy workload, including Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which is currently in production. However, this is far from a new rumor. The moment James Gunn and Peter Safran were announced to be taking over DC Studios and rebooting the main cinematic timeline, many assumed that Matt Reeves’ trilogy would be axed. These rumors weren’t helped by The Batman Part II’s several delays. The Snyder-mob and anti-Matt Reeves DC fans have piled on to the rumor mill, with users like @AntagnstXGotham stating:

“I’ll go ahead and say it: They probably quietly canceled part 2 of Reeves’ Batman so that Gunn can make his movie. I hope that’s the case. I’d much rather see this over anything Reeves did.”

Has ‘The Batman Part II’ Actually Been Canceled?

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At the time of writing, the rumors about The Batman Part II being canceled are nothing more than flagrant rumors. Some fans have looked at Pattinson’s shooting schedule, noticed that Part II won’t be able to begin production until 2026, and let their own anxieties spin a yarn about cancelations. As frustrating as the delays are, given the tremendous success of Reeves’ separate Batman franchise so far, it is unlikely that Warner Bros. and DC Studios will cancel the sequel.
The Batman, released in 2022, was a tremendous success. Coming at the tail end of the COVID pandemic, the film still managed to secure $772 million at the box office, and earned strong praise from critics, holding an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Hype for The Batman Part II expanded tenfold when HBO released the spin-off series The Penguin, starring Colin Farrell, which was a strong awards contender earlier this year, and dominated the pop-culture landscape with each new episode.
Source: @AntagnstXGotham, @ShyneGold, @chris_234__uhhh