Matt Reeves Teases More ‘Batman’ Spinoffs — But ‘The Batman 2’ Comes First

On the Emmys red carpet, “The Batman” director Matt Reeves tells IndieWire’s Christian Zilko that while he’s discussed more Gotham-verse spinoffs beyond “The Penguin,” the top priority is wrapping “The Penguin” and gearing up “The Batman 2.” Reeves says the sequel’s script is in, Robert Pattinson is “super excited,” cameras are aiming to roll this spring, and the release is expected in 2027. He also hints that conversations about additional character spinoffs could resume “when it’s appropriate”—and notes there’s even a chance “The Penguin” could return for Season 2. Highlights: How Colin Farrell’s early self-tape experiments birthed “The Penguin” Reeves on more potential Gotham spinoffs (beyond Oswald Cobblepot) Status update: script delivered, spring start targeted, 2027 release expected Why finishing “The Penguin” comes first—and why Pattinson is all-in “The Penguin” has nine Emmys so far, including a win for Cristin Milioti Reeves on delays: a mix of personal factors and strike fallout Context: DC’s James Gunn publicly backed Reeves’ timeline (“let the guy write the screenplay in the time he needs”) Key quotes “There was such a burning life coming into being,” — Reeves on Farrell’s Penguin tests “I’m not in control of DC… there are things they know we’d love to do.” “That’s where the priorities have been.” — on finishing “The Penguin” and prepping “The Batman 2” Credits Interview by Christian Zilko (IndieWire). Shot on the Emmys red carpet in Los Angeles. If you love smart, craft-focused coverage of film & TV, subscribe for more red-carpet interviews, deep-dive Q&As, and behind-the-scenes exclusives. #TheBatman #ThePenguin #MattReeves #RobertPattinson #ColinFarrell #CristinMilioti #DC #Emmys #IndieWire #ChristianZilko