‘The Batman 2’ delayed again to October 2027

Story by Emma Wilkes

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The highly anticipated The Batman 2 gets pushed back again, making way for a new Tom Cruise film in the coveted October 2026 release slot.

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The Batman 2 has been delayed a second time, moving its release from October 2026 to October 2027, a full year later.
Industry insiders speculate the delay is to accommodate Tom Cruise's new, as-yet-untitled film that has snatched the 2026 October release date.

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Tom Cruise, The Batman 2