Pattinson says Soderbergh stepped in as The Batman Part II resumes filming
Robert Pattinson told GamesRadar+ that The Batman Part II is back in production, with Steven Soderbergh helping Matt Reeves finish principal photography after Reeves stepped back for a family matter.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Robert Pattinson told GamesRadar+ that production on The Batman Part II is under way again, saying: "I think they're in production already. And I'm starting in a couple of days." DeadlineN ““I think they’re in production already,” Pattinson told Games Radar in a new interview. “And I’m starting in a couple of days.”” Read at Deadline ↗ VarietyLC ““I think they’re in production already. And I’m starting in a couple of days.”” Read at Variety ↗ Mixed · 2Steven Soderbergh is taking over principal photography to help director Matt Reeves, who stepped away from filming for a family matter. VarietyLC “with Steven Soderbergh taking over principal photography from Matt Reeves” Read at Variety ↗ Screen RantN “director Steven Soderbergh to step in to help Reeves complete principal photography” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 2Pattinson praised Soderbergh as "incredibly generous" and "completely selfless", and said Reeves had put much work into the script and that "we're almost done". DeadlineN “It’s incredibly generous of him – and he’s doing it in the loveliest way. It’s completely selfless.” Read at Deadline ↗ Screen RantN “I think Matt had put so much work into the script, and we're almost done.” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Left · 1Warner Bros. announced on Oct. 5 that production was temporarily paused while Reeves focused on a family matter, without giving specifics; a studio rep said Reeves had the full support of DC Studios. VarietyLC “Warner Bros. announced Oct. 5 that Reeves needed to take a step back from filming due to a family matter, but no specific reason was given” Read at Variety ↗ Left · 1Reeves said on X he is not leaving the film and remains its director, and thanked Soderbergh for helping him finish principal photography. DC Studios co-chief James Gunn said on Threads that Reeves "is still the director". VarietyLC “Just to be clear, I am not leaving ‘The Batman Part II.’”“Matt is still the director of ‘The Batman 2‘ and always will be.” Read at Variety ↗ Mixed · 2Soderbergh said the aim is to work with Reeves and his team to generate footage that will integrate seamlessly with what has already been shot; DC said he will complete the final weeks of principal photography. VarietyLC “The goal here is to work with Matt and his team to generate footage that will integrate seamlessly with what’s already been shot” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “complete the final weeks of principal photography on The Batman Part II” Read at Deadline ↗
Mixed · 2Filming had been under way in London before the pause, and the film is set for release on Feb. 18, 2028; Variety notes there has been no update on whether that date will shift. DeadlineN “Prior to the pause, filming had been underway in London. The film is set to bow on February 18, 2028.” Read at Deadline ↗ VarietyLC “nor has there been any update if “The Batman Part II” will need to shift its release date from Feb. 18, 2028” Read at Variety ↗
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Left2 outlets
- Framing
- Variety leads on Pattinson's praise of Soderbergh and includes the fullest statements from Reeves, Gunn and Soderbergh, stressing Reeves remains director.
- Emphasis
- Reeves's clarification that he is not leaving, and the open question over the release date.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the London shooting location.
- Charged language
- “Exit”“Completely Selfless”
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“Robert Pattinson Praises Steven Soderbergh for Stepping in to Finish ‘Batman 2′ Filming After Matt Reeves’ Exit” — Variety
Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Deadline and Screen Rant treat it as a production update: filming resumes, with Pattinson's quotes as the news hook.
- Emphasis
- Deadline stresses the production is back up and running; Screen Rant stresses Pattinson's reaction to the new director.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Screen Rant omits Reeves's and Gunn's statements and the release date; neither centre outlet notes that the release date is unconfirmed.
- Charged language
- “Breaks Silence”“surprise change up”
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“Following its brief pause while director Matt Reeves deals with a family issue” — Deadline
“Robert Pattinson Breaks Silence On The Batman 2's New Director As Filming Resumes” — Screen Rant
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Pattinson told GamesRadar+ that production is running again and he starts in a couple of days.
- Soderbergh is helping Reeves complete principal photography.
- Pattinson called Soderbergh's help generous and selfless.
- The film is set for release on Feb. 18, 2028.
Where accounts differ
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How to describe Reeves's status
- Left
- Variety's headline says Reeves's "Exit", but quotes Reeves saying he is not leaving.
- Centre
- Deadline says Reeves is dealing with a family issue; Screen Rant says he is "stepping away" from production.
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Steven Soderbergh is taking over principal photography on The Batman Part II to help Matt Reeves finish filming.
Supported- Supports 3
- Variety, Deadline, Screen Rant
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Production on The Batman Part II has resumed after a pause, with Pattinson due to start filming in a couple of days.
Supported- Supports 3
- Variety, Deadline, Screen Rant
Robert Pattinson person
Pleased Soderbergh joined, calls it generous and selfless, says filming is nearly done and he starts in a couple of days.
“I am so happy he’s [Soderbergh] come on to help Matt” — Deadline
Steven Soderbergh person
Says he is helping Reeves generate footage that integrates seamlessly so Reeves can finish his film.
“so Matt can properly finish his film” — Variety
Matt Reeves person
Says he is not leaving the film and is grateful to Soderbergh for helping.
“I am profoundly grateful to Steven for coming to my aid during this challenging time” — Variety
Left2 articles
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Sympathetic Presents Soderbergh's help as a generous gesture while stressing Reeves is still director.
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Centre2 articles
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Neutral Production-status report that filming is back up and running after a brief pause.
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Robert Pattinson Breaks Silence On The Batman 2's New Director As Filming Resumes
Neutral Short piece framing Pattinson's comments as his reaction to a new director.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 26 Oct 14:22 First VarietyLC Robert Pattinson Praises Steven Soderbergh for Stepping in to Finish ‘Batman 2′ Filming After Matt Reeves’ Exit: ‘Completely Selfless’
- 26 Oct 14:45 +23m DeadlineN Robert Pattinson Says ‘The Batman Part II’ Is Back Up And Running After Production Pause: “I’m Starting In A Couple Of Days”
- 26 Oct 14:48 +26m Screen RantN Robert Pattinson Breaks Silence On The Batman 2's New Director As Filming Resumes
- 26 Oct 15:30 +1h 8m The Hollywood ReporterLC Robert Pattinson Calls Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Batman Part II’ Work “Completely Selfless”
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