In September, the writer and director of The Batman shared that the script for the highly anticipated sequel was officially complete. However, James Gunn recently clarified that this may have been a bit premature. During a fan Q&A on Threads on November 17, Gunn addressed the earlier report, saying:

The Batman Part 2 script by director Matt Reeves received a new update from DC Studios boss James Gunn and it debunks a past report on the sequel.

Just when fans thought The Batman Part II was moving forward in its development, DC Studios boss James Gunn gives a disappointing update.

The new DC Universe (DCU) from James Gunn and Peter Safran will begin next month with the arrival of the animated TV series Creature Commandos. The DCU is nearly a complete reset from the DC Extended Universe (DCEU),

James Gunn is not discarding making R-rated projects at DC Studios if the story merits it. As Gunn and Peter Safran build their version of the DC Universe, the filmmakers are not shying away from continuing to take risks in their storytelling.