Production on Matt Reeves’ highly anticipated The Batman Part II has officially been paused.

Warner Bros. and DC Studios have temporarily halted production on the upcoming DC sequel as director Matt Reeves steps away to deal with a family matter.

“Production on The Batman Part II has been temporarily paused while Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter,” DC Studios said in a statement. “Matt has our full support, and we look forward to continuing the journey soon.”

At this time, there is no indication that the pause is related to creative issues with the film or that The Batman Part II is in danger of being canceled. The studio has specifically described the production stoppage as temporary, although no timetable has been announced for filming to resume.

The news comes as anticipation continues to build for the long-awaited follow-up to 2022’s The Batman. Robert Pattinson is set to return as Bruce Wayne/Batman, once again working with Reeves following the success of the first film.

Reeves has spent years developing the sequel, with The Batman Part II expected to continue the grounded Gotham universe established in the original movie and expanded through HBO’s The Penguin.

While a production pause naturally raises questions about the movie’s schedule, Warner Bros. and DC Studios have not announced any change to the film’s release plans as a result of Reeves’ absence.

For now, The Batman Part II remains on the way, but cameras will stay stopped while Reeves focuses on his family.

James Gunn isn’t wasting any time moving on to his next project.

The DC Studios co-CEO has confirmed that he is already writing his next movie as work continues on Superman: Man of Tomorrow, although he isn’t revealing what the mysterious project will be just yet.

Gunn shared the update on Threads after a fan asked whether he was ready to begin writing another film.

“Already in it. I had to do something while I was waiting for the assembly!!” Gunn responded.

Gunn also confirmed that the assembly cut of Man of Tomorrow has now been completed, moving the highly anticipated Superman sequel further into post-production.

Production on the film wrapped in August.

For now, what Gunn is writing next remains a mystery. He has not revealed the title, characters or story for the project, leaving plenty of room for speculation about where the DC Universe could be heading after Man of Tomorrow.

Gunn currently serves as co-CEO of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran while also remaining heavily involved creatively in the growing DCU. His next screenplay could potentially involve another major DC character or continue building toward a larger crossover, but nothing beyond Gunn actively writing another movie has been confirmed.

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The sequel will see Superman forced to work alongside his longtime enemy Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult, against an even greater threat in Brainiac, played by Lars Eidinger.

Rachel Brosnahan will return as Lois Lane, with Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific.

Milly Alcock will also return as Kara Zor-El following Supergirl, while Aaron Pierre is set to bring John Stewart to the big screen after portraying the Green Lantern in Lanterns.

Superman: Man of Tomorrow is scheduled to arrive in theaters on July 9, 2027.

Whatever Gunn is writing next, DC fans now know another movie is already taking shape behind the scenes.

David Corenswet’s future as Superman reportedly looks secure even as major changes are coming to Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios.

According to a new report from insider Jeff Sneider, Corenswet is expected to remain the DC Universe’s Superman for years following the merger involving Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.

The report indicates that Corenswet’s position as the Man of Steel is not expected to be affected by potential changes surrounding DC Studios once the merger is completed. One source reportedly suggested Corenswet could remain in the red cape for as long as the next decade.

While that should not be treated as an official commitment from DC Studios or the incoming company, it is an encouraging sign for the future of the current Superman.

Corenswet made his debut as Clark Kent/Superman in James Gunn’s Superman, officially launching the theatrical side of Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC Universe.

He is already set to return in Man of Tomorrow, continuing the story established in Superman. The film is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on July 9, 2027.

David Corenswet as Superman [Warner Bros.]

Major ownership changes frequently lead to questions about existing franchises, executives and long-term creative plans. DC fans experienced exactly that during the transition from the previous DC film universe to Gunn and Safran’s DCU, which ultimately resulted in Henry Cavill departing the Superman role shortly after announcing his return.

Corenswet, however, reportedly isn’t facing the same uncertainty.

David Corenswet as Superman [Warner Bros.]

Exactly what the merger means for the leadership and long-term structure of DC Studios remains to be seen. Gunn and Safran currently oversee the DC Universe, but the new ownership structure could eventually bring changes throughout Warner Bros. and its major franchises.

For now, though, one of the biggest pieces of the DCU reportedly appears to be staying in place.

David Corenswet is Superman — and if the latest report proves accurate, he could be wearing the cape for a long time.