The Batman Part II was recently delayed to 2027, pushing the highly anticipated sequel back another year while also confirming that it won’t release until at least five years after the original, a move DC Studios co-head James Gunn doesn’t see as too concerning.

There's a very good reason why it will be nearly three years before we see The Batman Part II on the big screen, according to James Gunn.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

DC fans were disappointed to learn last week that the release of Matt Reeves ’ The Batman: Part II was pushed back an entire year. Gunn recently took to social media to explain why the film was delayed,

Well, this is a miserable end to the holidays. Warner Bros. has announced that The Batman Part II has been delayed again, this time by another year. You can find the sequel's new release date

The co-president of DC Studios cited other film franchises (such as "Alien" and "Avatar") to assuage fan concerns.