The DC Studios co-head took to Threads to debunk online speculation, stating that only a handful of people have read the script for the Matt Reeves sequel.
James Gunn is once again setting the record straight. The DC Studios co-head has personally and publicly shut down the persistent online rumors that the character of Robin will be appearing in Matt Reeves’ highly anticipated sequel, The Batman Part II.
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As fan speculation about the Boy Wonder joining Robert Pattinson’s Batman spread across social media, Gunn took to the platform Threads on Friday to provide a definitive and unambiguous denial. He emphasized just how tightly held the film’s secrets are, urging fans to be wary of unverified information circulating online.
’Guys please stop believing this nonsense. I think six of us have read the script. No one knows anything about ‘the Batman 2.’
This is the second time in a week that Gunn has moved to quell fan theories about the film. In a previous Threads post on Monday, he made a similar point about the script’s secrecy, writing, “Anything you’ve heard about that movie is made up or a guess. No one in the world knows anything about the concept for the story except four people.”
While details on the film’s plot remain a closely guarded secret, Warner Bros. Discovery did provide an official update on its production timeline in a letter to shareholders on Thursday. The studio confirmed that production on The Batman Part II is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026, with a targeted theatrical release date in October of 2027.
The letter also touted the broader 10 year vision for the DC Universe under Gunn’s leadership, highlighting a slate of other upcoming projects. These include films like Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2026), Clayface (2026), and a new Wonder Woman movie, as well as television projects such as The Penguin, a new season of Peacemaker, and the debut of Lanterns in 2026.
