Matt Reeves confirms will be filmed this year. The film maker has confirmed that filming for  will begin this year, despite the movie’s release being pushed back from October 2, 2026, to October 1, 2027.  Speaking about the sequel, Reeves stated, “I can tell you that we’ll be shooting this year.” He added, “We’re doing something where the story continues from, but I hope that people will be surprised by.” Sources had previously indicated that production would start this summer. Considering the film’s heavy use of visual effects, a 2027 release appears feasible. Meanwhile, , a spinoff series from , has garnered significant attention. The Max series is nominated for three Golden Globes, including Best Limited/Anthology Series, Best Actor for Colin Farrell, and Best Actress for Cristin Milioti.  It ranks as the third-most-watched HBO or Max debut season globally, trailing only  and . Reeves has also confirmed that Colin Farrell will return as the Penguin in , with the sequel being part of a planned trilogy.