James Gunn defends delay of The Batman Part II to 2027

James Gunn has defended the delay of The Batman Part II, which is now set to release on October 1, 2027. This pushes the sequel back a year from its original date and means it will come five years after the first film. Gunn noted that a five-year gap between sequels is common in the film industry, citing examples like Alien and Aliens, and the Incredibles. He emphasized that such delays are not unusual. The script for The Batman Part II is nearing completion, according to director Matt Reeves. Robert Pattinson will reprise his role as Batman, but details about the plot and potential villains remain limited.