The road to The Batman has been a rough one. With conflicting angles coming from left and right regarding the status and setting of the film, fans still don't have any firm confirmations. Reports on Ben Affleck's return have been uncertain as well, with the trades calling his reprisal highly unlikely due to personal issues. Thankfully, it seems as though the film is pushing through, even with these questions left unanswered.
A few weeks ago, it became known through outlets that Matt Reeves had turned in the first draft of his sceenplay. What did the studio think of the script? Umberto Gonzalez claims that the studio loves the screenplay, with a summer 2019 production start likely. It is worth noting that Gonzalez works at The Wrap, one of the 99% reliable Hollywood trades.
News like this bodes well for Reeves' iteration. In addition to assuring fans of the product's quality, the news also cites a start date within a year from now. With the modern self-contained blockbuster typically releasing a year after this date, 2020 is a plausible possibility for The Batman. 2020 will also see the release of DC's Birds of Prey adaptation.
Does this news make you more excited for The Batman?