We’re more than two years removed from the release ofThe Batman, which introduced the world toRobert Pattinsonas The Dark Knight and spawned a whole franchise under directorMatt Reeves.The Batmanuniverse has already expanded with the recent release ofThe Penguin, the spin-off series set after the events of the film that was acclaimed by both critics and audiences alike.The Batman Part IIandPart IIIhave already been greenlit and are in development, but fans have noticed things seem to be moving slowly. The second film is currently slated for release on June 26, 2025, almost two years from now, and during a recent interview with theNew York Times, Pattinson teased that, due to the slow timeline, he could“genuinely be retired by the end of them.”
It’s highly unlikely that Robert Pattinson will retire afterThe Batmantrilogy, and the Bruce Wayne actor is likely just poking fun at the gaps between releases, but it’s still worth noting that it’s not only the fans who noticed things are taking a little too long. There’s a fine line between not wanting to move forward with a sequel until the script is right and pushing things too quickly to capitalize and make money, and right now,The Batman Part IIis leaning more towards the former than the latter. DC has also undergone major changes since the release ofThe Batman, withJames Gunntaking over the studio, which is likely part of the reason whyThe Batman Part IItook so long to get moving during a period of such major uncertainty.
What Else Is Robert Pattinson up to Besides ‘The Batman’?
Pattinson hasn’t appeared in a live-action project since his work onThe Batman, and before that, he starred alongsideTom HollandinThe Devil All the Time, and he worked withChristopher Nolanin the same year on Tenet. Pattinson voiced The Grey Heron inThe Boy and the Heron, the Oscar-winning from directorHayao Miyazaki. He will next be seen inMickey 17, the highly anticipated next film fromBong Joon-hoafter he won an Oscar forParasite, and he’ll also team up with Nolan again for his next film that also featuresZendayaandMatt Damon.
The Batman Part IIwill be released on July 15, 2025. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates on the sequel and watchThe BatmanonMax.
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