Robert Pattinson praises "completely selfless" Stephen Soderbergh for rescuing The Batman 2

After years of setbacks and delays, The Batman II finally started shooting in London earlier this summer. However, the long-awaited superhero sequel took an unexpected temporary pause in early October, when DC Studios announced director and co-writer Matt Reeves needed to leave the shoot to tend to an undisclosed family matter. DC publicly supported the filmmaker and welcomed a new director and close friend of Reeves, Stephen Soderbergh, to finish the movie. Pattison says “we’re almost done,” believing “they’re in production already,” and he’ll be suiting up in “a couple of days.” 

For his part, Reeves has not been replaced as director, nor is he leaving the production entirely. “I’m not leaving The Batman Part II,” Reeves wrote on X. “I am profoundly grateful to Steven for coming to my aid during this challenging time to help me finish principal photography. Thank you to all for your concern and well wishes.” DC lead James Gunn clarified further, writing on Threads, “Matt is still the director of The Batman 2 and always will be. “I can’t express how profoundly grateful and moved we are by Steven’s offer to help him complete his vision.”