James Gunn wants to calm down about the delay of Batman 2

WB revealed on Friday that it has fundamentally edited some of its films Batman sequel. The Matt Reeves sequel was originally supposed to premiere on October 2, 2026, and will now arrive on October 1, 2027. And fans are not taking it well.

Since the news Batman Part Two Delay, social media is full of jokes and concerns about what the hell is going on. Why does it take five years to make a film? The entire TBECS Foundation Washed – People just want some answers. on TopicsJames Gunn explained that the film’s script was not completed, and that director/co-writer Matt Reeves was “committed to making the best film possible.” It is Argue It is “fairly common” for a franchise to have five or more years between annuities, and he cited several as evidence: The Incredibles (14 years old) the first two Alien Movies (7 years), Avatar (13 years old), and even his own Guardians of the Galaxy (6 years, though Not by choice).

It didn’t take long for commentators to focus on it and argue for its existence last Franchises with less time between installments: Your Marvel movies, your movies star wars (At least, originally), and so on. However, Gunn’s general point is basically: “Yes, there is a delay, just relax.” That’s easier said than done, especially given some added context: Reeves’ first film Batman It was originally supposed to go in June 2021It was returned twice due to the Corona virus. This news also comes shortly after Sony announced… Directors to spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, any He was out This year, and coming in…TBD. What’s more, Andy Muschiettithe director of the other previously announced major Batman film The brave and the boldIt was recently indicated that it was postponed for undisclosed reasons. For fans who are ready to get any information about these films, without knowing anything about them Spider verse Or either Batflick – I don’t know when They will know – it makes them angry.

Unfortunately for them, they’ll just have to deal. Batman Part TwoIt’s not the only superhero movie to be delayed, and several blockbuster films have used this long wait between sequels to their advantage. (Example: the Internet method lit To trailer to The first Superman movie In over a decade.) As corny as it gets to say “let Reeves cook,” that’s all we can really do. There will be other movies between now and October 2027. And if you… needs I fixed you on Robert Pattinson being a weirdo Mickey 17 It hit in March.

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