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Robert Pattinson Gives New Update on 'The Batman Part II' Production

SummaryRobert Pattinson has revealed that production on 'The Batman Part II' is officially back up and running following a brief hiatusDirector Steven Soderbergh has stepped in to shoot the final weeks of principal photography after Matt Reeves stepped away for a family matterReeves remains attached to oversee post-production alongside Soderbergh ahead of the film's scheduled February 18 2028 theatrical debutWarner Bros. and DC Studios have officially restarted filming on The Batman Part II with lead actor Robert Pattinson sharing a new update on the status of the production. Speaking to GamesRadar+, Pattinson confirmed the set is back active following a temporary pause.Filming on the anticipated sequel was briefly halted earlier this month after writer-director Matt Reeves stepped away to deal with an ongoing family matter. In response, award-winning director Steven Soderbergh reached out and offered to step behind the camera to finish the remaining weeks of principal photography with DC Studios' full support. Pattinson revealed his thoughts on Soderbergh joining the production team stating, "I am so happy he's come on to help Matt. It's incredibly generous of him – and he's doing it in the loveliest way. It's completely selfless." He addd, "I think Matt had put so much work into the script, and we're almost done. So for someone to come in and say, 'I just want to help Matt do it; I want to do it in conjunction with him and just get it to the edit.' And to have someone who's as talented as Steven doing it is great." Reeves confirmed on social media that he is not leaving the project and will collaborate closely with Soderbergh to fulfill his vision through post-production.Pattinson confirmed that cameras are rolling again and that he will return to set in a matter of days, "I think they're in production already. And I'm starting in a couple of days." The production sees Pattinson returning alongside Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell, with Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Brian Tyree Henry, and Charles Dance joining the cast.The Batman Part II is scheduled to release in theaters on February 18, 2028.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast