Pattinson Lauds Soderbergh for Finishing the Batman 2 Amid Reshoots

WHO:

Screen Rant - Robert Pattinson is identified as the actor playing Bruce Wayne in *The Batman 2*.

Variety - Robert Pattinson discussed the production with GamesRadar+.

Variety - Steven Soderbergh is taking over principal photography from Matt Reeves.

Variety - Matt Reeves exited production.

WHAT:

Screen Rant - Pattinson addressed a change in directors as filming resumed on *The Batman 2*.

Variety - Pattinson said he was “so happy” Soderbergh had come on to help Reeves.

Variety - Pattinson described Soderbergh’s involvement as “incredibly” selfless; the article headline characterizes his praise as “Completely Selfless.”

Variety - Pattinson said he was looking forward to finishing production on *The Batman Part II* with Soderbergh taking over principal photography.

WHY:

Variety - Reeves exited production due to a family matter.

HOW:

Screen Rant - A new director came aboard to help complete filming.

Variety - Soderbergh stepped in to help Reeves and took over principal photography.

(UPDATED October 26, 2026 15:36 UTC)

Steven Soderbergh has taken over principal photography on *The Batman Part II* after Matt Reeves exited production because of a family matter. Robert Pattinson, who plays Bruce Wayne, said he was “so happy” Soderbergh came aboard to help Reeves and called his involvement incredibly selfless. As filming resumed, Pattinson said he was looking forward to finishing the movie with Soderbergh.