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Director Matt Reeves, who helmed the acclaimed "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" and "War for the Planet of the Apes," returns to write and direct "The Batman: Part II." The film today unveiled its first "camera test" teaser footage, simultaneously announcing a new release date: February 18, 2028, a shift from its previously scheduled October 1, 2027 premiere.
Reeves isn't alone in the writing room; Mattson Tomlin, who contributed to the first "The Batman" film without official credit, is now formally recognized as a co-screenwriter for the sequel.
Watch the first "camera test" teaser footage below: ▼
The film sees the return of its core cast, including Robert Pattinson as Batman, Colin Farrell as Penguin, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, Barry Keoghan as Joker, and Andy Serkis as Alfred. New additions to the ensemble for "The Batman: Part II" include Charles Dance, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, and Brian Tyree Henry.