Steven Soderbergh is teaming up with Matt Reeves to complete the final weeks of principal photography on "Batman: Part 2."

As director Matt Reeves continues to deal with an ongoing family matter, Steven Soderbergh is helping wrap up principal photography for the final weeks of DC's The Batman Part II. The news came after production on the film was halted so Reeves could focus on personal matters. Soderbergh has long […]

The studio released a statement regarding Soderbergh's involvement in the film: Watch on Deadline

"I thought Matt Reeves' work on Batman was stunning; it was deliberate, specific and completely cohesive. The goal here is to work with Matt and his team to produce a film that seamlessly integrates with what's already been shot so that Matt can finish his film properly."

Deadline first reported earlier this month that production was on hold while Reeves attended to a family matter. Filming was underway in London before the halt. This movie is scheduled to be released on February 18, 2028. Sources say it's too early to tell if the hiatus will affect the release date.

The film stars Robert Pattinson, Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell as Batman, Alfred and the Penguin respectively, with new actors Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Brian Tyree Henry, Jim Lawson, Charles Dance, Gil Perez-Abraham and Sebastian Koch.

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