James Gunn Says The Brave and the Bold Plans Have Changed
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn confirmed on Threads that the creative direction for The Brave and the Bold has shifted since the project was announced in 2023.
James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, confirmed on Threads that the creative plans for The Brave and the Bold have changed since the project was announced in 2023. According to comingsoon.net, Gunn answered a fan's question about whether the DCU Batman plans had shifted creatively with a simple "Yep" and offered no further details.
In an interview with IGN, Gunn said he liked where The Brave and the Bold script was but added that "plenty of things are in flux." He also said some things had changed, including details about Bruce Wayne's "parentage" situation, when asked about a Batman old enough to have an approximately 10-year-old Damian Wayne.
When pressed on whether Damian Wayne is still in the movie, Gunn responded, "I think you have to wait to see exactly what's happening." The film still lacks a release date.
Production status
Andy Muschietti remains attached to direct The Brave and the Bold. Christina Hodson joined the project in January 2026 to write the screenplay.
In January 2023, Gunn unveiled the DCU slate and described The Brave and the Bold as a father-son story based on Grant Morrison's comic book run, with Damian Wayne central to the film's pitch. A Deadline report from October 7, 2026, noted that the film remains in early development.
Quick answers
Who is directing The Brave and the Bold?
Andy Muschietti remains attached to direct the film.
Who wrote the screenplay for The Brave and the Bold?
Christina Hodson joined the project in January 2026 to write the screenplay.
Does The Brave and the Bold have a release date?
No, the film still lacks a release date.