Robert Pattinson Says Filming of 'The Batman Part II' Will Pause After Matt Reeves Steps Back: 'We're Sorting Everything Out,' 'It Will Take a Short Break'

Robert Pattinson, star of 'The Batman,' has shared his first comments since DC halted production on the superhero sequel last week. Matt Reeves, who was set to return to direct, stepped away from the film due to a 'family matter.' 'We're taking a bit of a pause, and then we want to figure out […]'

"Batman" star Robert Pattinson has made his first comments since production on the DC superhero sequel was halted last week. Matt Reeves, who is returning to direct the film, was forced to withdraw from the production due to a "family matter."

"We're going to take a little break and then figure it all out," Pattinson told the Official Pop Drop program at the London Film Festival in the UK at the UK premiere of his new film 'Primimetime'. RELATED STORIES Salma Blair arrested after biting flight attendant and trying to open plane door The agent says he's suffering from a "medical emergency." Netflix scores exclusive 2030 FIFA World Cup rights to Spain and Andorra in historic deal

On October 5, news broke that Reeves had to take a step back from filming. No reason has been given for his leave, and no update has been given on whether "Batman: Part II" will have to move its release date from February 18, 2028. Popular in Variety

"Production on 'Batman: Part II' has been temporarily halted while Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter," a rep said in a statement last Monday. Matt has the full support of DC Studios and we look forward to continuing the journey soon.

In addition to Pattinson, the other actors of "Batman II" include Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry, Colin Farrell as Penguin, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth and Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon.

It's been a long journey for The Batman sequel, with multiple delays along the way. The film was originally slated for release on October 2, 2026, before Warner Bros. pushed it back a year to October 1, 2027. Then, the studio pushed the film to February 2028. Reeves and Pattinson's first film, titled "Batman2," ended on March 2, 2020. Years after the original.