Film 'THE BATMAN 2' Delayed, James Gunn Reveals Reasons Behind Delay Until 2027

Kapanlagi.com - The delay of the release schedule for THE BATMAN 2 until 2027 has disappointed fans. Those who were eager to see Robert Pattinson's return will have to wait longer as the film has been postponed for a year from its original schedule.

A one-year delay from the previously announced schedule has drawn criticism, especially since the gap between THE BATMAN 2 and its first film in 2022 has now become five years.

In response to this, DC Studios head, James Gunn, finally revealed the reasons behind the delay of the film THE BATMAN 2, which had previously left fans disappointed and full of questions.

Let's check out the complete information below, KLovers! If not now, when?

1. It's Already Common to Happen

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James Gunn finally responded to criticism regarding the delay of THE BATMAN 2 which has made the gap between films five years. Through his social media account on Threads, Gunn explained that such a time gap is common in the film industry, especially for major projects like the sequel to THE BATMAN.

"Actually, yes, a 5-year gap or more is common in sequels," wrote Gunn on Threads.

He also added that many other major films have long gaps between the first release and its sequel, as an effort to ensure the final result meets audience expectations.

"7 years between ALIEN and ALIENS, 14 years between INCREDIBLES, 7 years between the first two TERMINATOR films. 13 years between AVATAR, 36 years between TOP GUNS and of course 6 years between GUARDIANS VOL. 2 and VOL. 3," he added.

2. Script Not Finished

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James Gunn also revealed that one of the main reasons for the delay of THE BATMAN 2 is due to the scriptwriting process that is not yet complete. Gunn explained that Matt Reeves, the director of THE BATMAN, wants to ensure that every detail in the film is well-prepared before entering the production stage.

"Matt is committed to making the best film he can, and no one can accurately predict when the script will be finished," he explained.

He also added that after the script is completed, a big film like this requires about two years for the pre-production, filming, and post-production processes.

3. Other Film Alternatives

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The delay of THE BATMAN 2 is part of a major revision of Warner Bros' film release schedule for the coming years. The slot left by THE BATMAN 2 is now filled by a new project by Alejandro G. Inarritu, with Tom Cruise as the lead actor.

Additionally, the release schedule for the film MICKEY 17, starring Robert Pattinson and directed by Bong Joon-ho, has also changed. This film will be released earlier, on March 7, 2025. Meanwhile, April 18, 2025, will be the release slot for SINNERS, the latest work by Ryan Coogler featuring Michael B. Jordan.

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