Robert Pattinson's Batman Part II to begin filming in 2026, release pushed to 2027
Taking to social media, Gunn also defended Matt Reeves against growing impatience online. 'People should get off Matt's nuts (sic),' he wrote candidly, adding, 'Let the guy write the screenplay in the amount of time he needs to write it. He doesn't owe you something because you liked his movie.'Beyond the film itself, Warner Bros. reaffirmed its long-term vision for DC Studios as a central pillar of its entertainment portfolio. 'The DC Universe represents not just one of Warner Bros. Discovery's most prized intellectual properties - it's one of the most valuable in all entertainment,' the studio stated.As part of its expansive ten-year plan, the studio is developing a slate of interconnected projects across film and television, including 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Clayface', and the next chapter of 'Wonder Woman'.- Ends
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