# The Batman Part II director puts a stop to huge fan debate that Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader will join the DCU: 'it's an Elseworlds story'

> Matt Reeves has updated fans on what to expect from The Batman Part II The movie's writer-director says filming will begin in late April or early May 2026 He also teased its main villain and confirmed whether it'll be…

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- **Published:** 2025-09-18
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #part #batman #director #reeves #movie #pattinson #robert #caped
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