James Gunn Defends the Delay of ‘The Batman’ Sequel: “A 5 Year Gap or More Is Fairly Common”

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As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but draw parallels between the world of movies and video games when it comes to anticipation and delayed releases. Just like waiting for that elusive in-game expansion pack or DLC, fans of The Batman are now facing a similar wait for its sequel, which has been pushed back to 2027.

I remember the days of eagerly awaiting the next installment of my favorite game series, only to find out that it wouldn’t be released until years later. Games like Final Fantasy VII (1997) and its sequel, Advent Children (2005), or the original Half-Life (1998) and its sequel, Episode Two (2004). These gaps were frustrating, but in hindsight, I can appreciate the quality that comes from a little extra time in development.

So, while some fans may be disappointed by the delay of The Batman sequel, I’m choosing to take the long view and trust that Matt Reeves will deliver a masterpiece worth waiting for. After all, even if it takes another 36 years like Top Gun (1986) and its sequel, Top Gun: Maverick (2022), I’ll still be here, eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Gotham City.

Oh, and as a final note, maybe they should call it The Batman: Game Over…Until 2027! Keep calm and carry on gaming, my friends!

James Gunn, the co-chief of DC Studios, is defending the delay of The Batman sequel to 2027.

On Friday, Warner Bros. revealed that the debut of Matt Reeves’ sequel to The Batman (originally scheduled for 2022) has been postponed until October 1, 2027. This news sparked a wave of dismay among fans on social media platforms, but Gunn aimed to soothe their concerns by pointing out that such lengthy gaps between film releases are often the norm.

Warner Bros. shared that Matt Reeves’ Batman sequel will now be released in 2027 instead of 2022, causing some fans to express frustration on social media. However, Gunn attempted to allay their concerns by explaining that it’s common for movies to have big gaps between releases.

It’s quite normal for sequels to have a gap of five years or more, as seen in examples like ‘Alien’ and ‘Aliens’, which had a 7-year gap, the same for ‘Incredibles’, the first two ‘Terminators’, ‘Avatars’, and even ‘Top Guns’. Not to mention, the gap between ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2’ and ‘Vol 3’ was also 6 years.”

Or more casually:

“Sequels often take a break of 5 years or more. For instance, ‘Alien’, ‘Incredibles’, ‘Terminators’, ‘Avatars’, even ‘Top Guns’, all had significant gaps between their installments. The same goes for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’.

The sequel to “Batman” is anticipated to commence production in Q3 2025, as Reeves continues refining the script. Despite this film not belonging to the DC universe that Gunn and his DC partner Peter Safran are constructing, they’re lending a hand in supervising the project’s progress.

On Friday, the director of Superman casually mentioned that Matt is dedicated to creating the finest movie he can, and it’s challenging to predict the exact time required to pen a top-notch script. He added that once the script is finalized, about two years are typically spent on preparation, filming, and editing for major films.

The upcoming sequel to “The Batman,” originally titled “The Batman: Part II,” now has no official name yet. However, it will bring Robert Pattinson back as the title character. The initial film was a hit with both critics and audiences, earning over $772 million globally.

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2024-12-29 06:26