Alejandro González Iñárritu and Tom Cruise are set to make a significant impact in the fall 2026 film season with their upcoming untitled feature, which will be released on October 2, 2026, as announced by Warner Bros. This new release date was previously held for the sequel to Matt Reeves’ The Batman, which has now been rescheduled for October 1, 2027, to allow further development on the script.
DC Studios co-head James Gunn acknowledged the challenges of script writing, highlighting that Matt Reeves is dedicated to creating a quality film and that he refrains from rushing the script process. Manufacturing and production for The Batman sequel is anticipated to commence in the latter part of 2025.
In addition to these blockbuster developments, some schedule changes are occurring among other anticipated films. Robert Pattinson’s The Batman will now swap release dates with Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17 and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. Mickey 17 is now set to premiere on March 7, 2025, while Sinners will follow on April 18, 2025. The switch reportedly stems from delays due to Coogler’s preference for shooting on film and the limited production facilities available.
Iñárritu’s project with Cruise will mark the director’s first English-language film since the acclaimed The Revenant nearly ten years ago and represents the first collaboration under Cruise’s new agreement with Warner Bros. This high-stakes film positions Cruise in the role of the most powerful man in the world, as he embarks on a frantic journey to establish his role as humanity’s savior amid impending disaster. The film’s screenplay, co-written by Iñárritu along with Sabina Berman, Alexander Dinelaris, and Nicolás Giacobone, promises to deliver an engaging narrative. The impressive cast includes Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, and Riz Ahmed among others.
Overall, this reshuffling of release dates signals an exciting era in cinema, with potentially transformative narratives and creative visions on the horizon. Fans can look forward to a captivating mix of talent and stories that may redefine the blockbuster experience in 2026.