‘The Batman’ Sequel Heads To 2027, Tom Cruise & Alejandro G. Iñárritu Pic Sets 2026 Release, ‘Sinners’ & ‘Mickey 17’ Switch Places

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Warner Bros. shuffles release dates for 'The Batman' sequel and other high-profile films, hinting at a packed 2026-2027 slate.

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The 'The Batman' sequel has been pushed from October 2026 to October 2027 to allow for extensive VFX work, signaling a heavy visual focus.
Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñárritu's untitled project has been slated for a 2026 release, setting up a potential awards season showdown.

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Tom Cruise, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Warner Bros., The Batman II, Sinners, Mickey 17