I’m good with Andy but if he doesn’t work out schedule wise I think Francis Lawrence would be a good choice to helm.
Realistic options to replace Andy Muschietti as director of BATB:
Sam Raimi
(*Tobey Maguire Spider-Man trilogy)
-Said if the Bat signal turned on “he’d come running”
Chad Stahelski
(*John Wick franchise)
-Has stated in the past that he’d be down to direct a superhero film
-Would be a great fit for what will presumably be a martial arts intensive movie
-Could be available after Highlander reboot finishes shooting this year
Dan Trachtenberg
(*Prey, Predator: Badlands)
-Was rumored to be one of the directors considered by WB to do Superman before James Gunn came along
-Has successfully re-invigorated the Predator franchise
Drew Goddard
(*Daredevil series, The Martian)
-Attached to direct the next Matrix film, but would likely be available in 2028
-Already part of the DCU’s writing team and brain trust
Gareth Edwards
(*Rogue One, Godzilla)
-Has shown a willingness to be a director for hire on IP blockbuster films
-Schedule seems open
Matthew Vaughn
(*Kickass, Kingsman)
-Successfully did a Batman-Robin esque dynamic with Big Daddy & Hit Girl
-Schedule seems open