# Robert Pattinson Praises Steven Soderbergh for Stepping in to Finish ‘Batman 2′ Filming After Matt Reeves’ Exit: ‘Completely Selfless’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/robert-pattinson-praises-steven-soderbergh-for-stepping-in-to-finish-batman-2%e2%80%b2-filming-after-matt-reeves-exit-completely-selfless/
- Published: 2026-10-26T14:22:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T08:34:00+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/robert-pattinson-soderbergh-batman-2-filming-matt-reeves-exit-1236931146/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Soderbergh is helping complete filming while Reeves handles a family matter.
- Pattinson called the director’s offer “completely selfless”.
- Reeves remains director, and the film is scheduled for 2028.

## Summary

Robert Pattinson praised Steven Soderbergh for stepping in to help complete principal photography on “The Batman Part II” while director Matt Reeves attends to a family matter. Pattinson described Soderbergh’s offer as generous and selfless, and said he was looking forward to working with him.

Filming was temporarily paused after Warner Bros. announced Reeves would step back; Pattinson said production had resumed and he was due to start within days. Reeves and DC Studios co-chief James Gunn have stressed that Reeves remains the film’s director, while Soderbergh said his footage would be made to fit seamlessly with what has already been shot. The film is still scheduled for 18 February 2028, with no release-date change announced.

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