James Gunn has denied rumours that Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part 2 and a planned third film are being shot back to back. The clarification matters because simultaneous production could have suggested a faster release schedule and greater certainty about the trilogy’s future.

The rumour appears to have raised hopes among fans awaiting Robert Pattinson’s return as Batman. Gunn’s response indicates that, despite expectations for further instalments, there is no confirmed plan to film the second and third films together.