The city of Liverpool has begun hosting preparatory production activities for The Batman Part II, following its role as the primary backdrop for Gotham City in the initial 2022 film. American-style taxi cabs and local police vehicles sporting Gotham Police branding have been spotted near St George's Hall and the Queensway Tunnel. These setups are part of a preliminary technical reconnaissance rather than official principal photography.
Main filming is projected to commence in June 2026, targeting a theatrical release in October 2027. Directed by Matt Reeves, the upcoming sequel will add Scarlett Johansson and Charles Dance to the cast alongside returning lead Robert Pattinson. Liverpool continues to see heavy use as a filming hub, recently booking a four-part Beatles cinematic biography by Sam Mendes, alongside the Batman spin-off project Clayface, which completed filming locally in 2025.