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Steven Soderbergh Replacing Matt Reeves
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Filming for The Batman Part II will continue under unusual circumstances as director Matt Reeves steps away temporarily to handle a sensitive family matter, with Steven Soderbergh stepping in to assist with principal photography.
- Soderbergh, known for films like Ocean’s 11 and Traffic, will work remotely from London while Reeves remains involved from Los Angeles and plans to take a more active role during post-production.
- Reeves emphasized he is not leaving the project and expressed gratitude for Soderbergh’s support, with the film currently about two-thirds complete and scheduled for release on February 18, 2028.
- The Warner Bros. and DC studios are fully supportive of Reeves during this time, reflecting a collaborative approach to ensure continuity and quality in the film’s completion.
- The Batman Part II stars Robert Pattinson, with new cast members Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan, continuing the franchise amid this directorial adjustment.
