Warner Bros. Discovery and its DC Studios division have received the first screenplay draft for “The Batman – Part II” from writer-director Matt Reeves and are described as “thrilled” with the material, according to a report in Variety. The script arrival marks a key step forward for the sequel, which is set to again star Robert Pattinson after the 2022 reboot of the franchise. The positive internal reaction positions the project as a priority within DC’s evolving film slate, which is being overhauled under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran. While the studio has not announced a production start date or release window, the strong response to Reeves’ draft suggests the film is on track as Warner Bros. seeks momentum following this month’s $220 million worldwide debut of Gunn’s “Superman.”