'The Batman II' Moves to 2028; J.J. Abrams' 'The Great Beyond' to 2027

Key Points:

• J.J. Abrams’ sci-fi fantasy film The Great Beyond, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega, has been moved up from November 13, 2027, to October 1, 2027, prompting Warner Bros. to shift The Batman Part II from October 1, 2027, to February 18, 2028.
• Warner Bros. also swapped release dates for Sam Esmail’s Panic Carefully and the New Line horror sequel Revenge of La Llorona, moving Panic Carefully from February 26 to April 9, 2027, and Revenge of La Llorona from April 9, 2027, to February 26, 2027.
• These scheduling changes occur amid ongoing antitrust lawsuits delaying the Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros., originally expected to close by fall 2026, complicating release strategies as both studios have films slated on overlapping dates.
• The Great Beyond, Abrams’ first original film in over a decade, will debut in 70MM IMAX and features a star-studded cast including Emma Mackey and Samuel L. Jackson, aiming for a high-profile October launch alongside past Warner hits.
• The Batman Part II’s new February 18, 2028 release aligns with the Presidents Day holiday weekend, providing additional post-production time following a five-month production delay; the film stars Robert Pattinson and introduces Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan.