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WHO:

Variety - Steven Soderbergh will assist director Matt Reeves.

Moviefone - Matt Reeves is the director of "The Batman: Part II."

WHAT:

Variety - Warner Bros. and DC Studios announced that Soderbergh will help finish production on "The Batman: Part II."

Moviefone - Filming on "The Batman: Part II" had been paused while Matt Reeves dealt with a personal matter.

WHERE:

Variety - The production is associated with Warner Bros. and DC Studios.

WHEN:

Moviefone - The announcement regarding Soderbergh's involvement came after production had paused.

WHY:

Variety - Matt Reeves stepped away from the project to deal with a family matter.

HOW:

Variety - Reeves reached out to Steven Soderbergh to assist in completing the film.

(UPDATED October 16, 2026 21:04 UTC)

Warner Bros. and DC Studios have announced that Steven Soderbergh will assist director Matt Reeves in finishing production on "The Batman: Part II." Filming had been paused while Reeves dealt with a personal matter, prompting him to reach out to Soderbergh for help. The announcement about Soderbergh's involvement came after this production pause, ensuring the film continues towards completion.