CinemaWarner Bros. postpones The Batman 2 until October 2027Production is only expected to begin in the second half of 2025By Editorial Staff

The fans of Batman they will have to wait longer to return to Gotham. Warner Bros. announced that the film directed by Matt Reevesoriginally scheduled for October 2, 2026, has been postponed to October 1, 2027. Production should only begin in the second half of 2025, at the end of the American summer, which led to the change in the release date (via Deadline).

On the other hand, the space left by Batman 2 on the calendar will be occupied by the new film by Alejandro G. Iñárritustarring Tom Cruisewhich premieres on October 2, 2026.

Launched in 2022, Batman it grossed over $770 million globally and was praised for its atmospheric tone and dark take on the hero. In addition to a sequel in theaters, the production gave rise to the spin-off series The Penguinstarring Colin Farrellset to premiere on HBO Max.

In addition to the postponement of Batman 2Warner Bros. reorganized other productions. The long Mickey 17directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson — who is also Batman in Reeves’ films — will have its premiere early for March 7, 2025. Now the terror Sinnersfrom Ryan Cooglerwas transferred to April 18, 2025allowing more time to complete post-production on the film.

The new film by Iñárritu and Tom Cruise

Still without an official title, the project by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Tom Cruise is described as a plot about “the most powerful man in the world” on a frantic mission to prove that he is the savior of humanity before a devastating disaster occurs. The film features an all-star cast, including Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Jesse Plemons and Riz Ahmedand will be shown in IMAX.