According to The Daily Record, Glasgow is currently being transformed into Gotham City ahead of production, with details from the location suggesting that the sequel will take place during the holiday season. The upcoming film is set during the winter following the flooding of Gotham, with Batman investigating another case connected to the city’s corruption and divisions.
Gotham City Is Getting a Christmas Makeover for ‘The Batman: Part II’
Preparations for filming have been particularly visible across Glasgow, where production crews have been recreating the look of Gotham. The Batmobile was spotted in the city on Monday, with footage showing the iconic vehicle being taken into an underground car park believed to be on St. Vincent Street.
The transformation continued on Tuesday, when photographs showed elements of the city being redesigned to fit the fictional metropolis. Bus timetables were reportedly changed to display Gotham City destinations, while New York-style awnings were added to buildings and Gotham Police vehicles appeared around the filming locations.
Among the most notable details were Christmas decorations being transported for the production. A large Christmas tree was reportedly among the items spotted, adding a new clue to the film’s seasonal setting. While the decorations alone do not establish exactly how prominently Christmas will feature in the story, they are consistent with the previously reported winter timeframe.
That setting would place the sequel in a very different phase of Bruce Wayne’s journey. Following the events of “The Batman,” Gotham is dealing with the aftermath of catastrophic flooding, while Bruce is entering what Matt Reeves has described as a more difficult period for the character. The sequel is also expected to focus more heavily on Bruce Wayne as the mystery surrounding Gotham develops.
Production is taking place primarily at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, with location work in England and Scotland. “The Batman: Part II” is currently scheduled to reach theaters on February 18, 2028, after several delays.