Director Matt Reeves reveals details of The New Batman 2, and the self-blaming Batman is shaken

"The Batman," directed by Matt Reeves, has been well received for its unique visual style. A sequel to the film is also in preparation and is scheduled to be released in North America on October 2, 2026.

Director Matt Reeves recently revealed in an interview with foreign media "DigitalSpy" that in "Batman 2", Bruce Wayne will face major challenges as the Dark Knight, and it will become increasingly difficult to maintain his image as a vigilante. This struggle stems from the consequences of the events described in the "Batman" story, and Wayne feels a certain degree of self-blame for this. The city is in chaos, crime is rampant, and despair is shrouding the citizens.

Reeves explained: "The city was in extreme chaos at the time, just a week after the incident. Large parts of the city were in despair, the police couldn't get anywhere, crime was everywhere, and it was a very, very dangerous time."

The recently concluded spin-off series, The Penguin, follows the events of The Batman movie. The Penguin shows the truth of the matter, with crime rife in Gotham City and the Dark Knight being the only way for criminals to receive justice. As a result, Robert Pattinson's Batman must find his place in the world, a conflict Reeves has set for the second installment.