DCU Batman Script Still Unfinished, Gunn Confirms
DC Studios head James Gunn shoots down speculation about The Brave and the Bold screenplay completion and potential 2028 release date, revealing the project remains in early development stages.
James Gunn, who runs DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, just crushed fan hopes about the new Batman movie. The Brave and the Bold, which will feature Andy Muschietti directing and introduce Damian Wayne as Robin, isn't as far along as people thought.
A fan asked Gunn on Threads about rumors claiming the script was done and the movie would hit theaters in 2028. His response was blunt: "Fiction, sorry. Screenplay isn't finished."
Development Crawls Forward
This news shouldn't shock anyone following the project. Updates have been practically nonexistent. Last July, before Superman's release, Gunn told reporters there wasn't much to share. "There's really no new updates," he said. "I mean, we're working on a script. We have a screenwriter who's hammering away at it. I'm very involved, and so, you know, we'll see what happens next. I wish I had more news for you, but I don't."
The Brave and the Bold represents Gunn's vision for Batman within the rebooted DC universe. Unlike previous iterations, this version will focus on the father-son dynamic between Bruce Wayne and Damian Wayne, Batman's biological son who becomes the new Robin.
Batman Returns Elsewhere
Batman fans won't go completely empty-handed though. The Batman 2 arrives October 1, 2027, continuing Matt Reeves' separate Batman universe starring Robert Pattinson. Sebastian Stan joins as Harvey Dent, while Scarlett Johansson plays an undisclosed character. Colin Farrell returns as Penguin, but only briefly.
This sequel exists outside Gunn's DCU as an Elseworlds story. Two different Batman franchises will run parallel, each telling distinct stories with different actors and creative teams.
What's Actually Coming
The DCU moves forward with other projects while Batman development continues. Supergirl marks Milly Alcock's first solo outing as Kara Zor-El. After that, Lanterns debuts on HBO, focusing on the Green Lantern Corps.
Gunn's measured approach to Batman suggests he's taking time to get the story right. Maybe that's smart given how many Batman movies have disappointed fans over the years.