Matt Reeves' upcoming The Batman Part 2 is gearing up for a cinematic release on October 2, 2026, with fans having an anxiously long wait for the follow up to 2022's The Batman, which grossed $771 million worldwide. It was originally slated for release in 2025, but this has been pushed back. The Batman was positively received by fans and critics alike, but there are a few things The Batman Part 2 needs to do to improve on if it is to match the success of the previous movie.