The DC Comics sequel is due to be released in October 2027
The Batman team in Liverpool Credit: @IAmJaim_
New images have shown the first glimpses of the Batman sequel returning to Liverpool. In 2020, the home of Greatie Market became Gotham City as Matt Reeves brought his production to the city.
Shot during the height of the covid restrictions, The Batman went on to be a smash hit for DC and Warner Bros. Starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne and his alter ego-caped crusader, it grossed around £578m worldwide when it was released in 2022.
The sequel was officially confirmed to be in cinemas for October 2027. Eagle-eyed fans have got their first glimpse of how Liverpool could once again be involved in The Batman: Part II.
Over the course of Wednesday, various vehicles were spotted outside St George’s Hall, including cars mocked up to appear as Gotham Police cruisers and yellow US-style taxis. The Birkenhead tunnel was also used in the dead of night with the police cars while Robert Pattinson’s stunt double was also spotted on top of a moving car.
Aside from the Merseytravel bus stop that escaped post-production, one of the most striking images to come out of the city in the last few years was the sight of Batman swooping down from the Liver Building, doubling as the Gotham City Police Department building.
Shooting also took place at Anfield Cemetery for a scene involving Batman and Catwoman. Stunt doubles were seen on location for a motorbike shot.
The Batman team in Liverpool Credit: @EGGBOY_03(Image: Copyright Unknown)
During their day in Liverpool this time around, cameras were spotted on location outside St George’s Hall with the Bat symbol adorned on them. Official shooting locations are yet to be confirmed by the production.
The ECHO understands Wednesday’s activity was part of a technical recce by the studio, rather than a full formal shoot. It is thought principal photography will begin next month.
The Batman is the latest in a series of major productions to have been secured for the city in the last seven years through the Liverpool Film Office. Since 2019, more than 1,600 productions have said “This City Is Ours” and set up shop here, generating £150m for the local economy.
The Batman team in Liverpool Credit: @EGGBOY_03(Image: Copyright Unknown)
The Liverpool Film Office is part of Liverpool City Council and is funded by the city budget, earned income and external grants. To date, it has invested £2.8m, with fund-supported productions receiving more than 60 award nominations and 19 industry awards, including four BAFTAs and two International Emmys.
In that time, Liverpool has become the most filmed area in the UK outside of London. Last year, the Batman spin-off Clayface also shot in the city, around Liverpool Crown Court in Derby Square.
The famous Philharmonic Hall was also transformed into a nightclub named Vesuvius as the city featured heavily in the first teaser trailer released last month. The film will be released on October 23.
The ECHO contacted the Liverpool Film Office and Warner Bros for comment. Merseytravel said they were unable to comment.