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DC's Batman Reboot Targets 2028 Release, Gunn Confirms
1 Oct
Summary
- James Gunn shares update on The Brave and the Bold, a Batman reboot
- Film is planned for release before 2030, not as late as 2031
- Script still in development, but director Andy Muschietti attached
As of October 1st, 2025, James Gunn has shared an update on the future of The Brave and the Bold, the Batman reboot that will be part of the DC Universe's Chapter 1: "Gods and Monsters." The project, announced back in January 2023, will feature a version of Bruce Wayne who is already established as Gotham's protector rather than a new origin story.
Until now, there has been speculation that The Brave and the Bold might not arrive in theaters until 2030 or even 2031. However, Gunn has stepped in to shut down that idea, making it clear that the project is not planned for such a late debut. While there is still no official release date, it has been reported that the script is currently in development by an unnamed writer, and director Andy Muschietti is set to helm the film, keeping the project moving forward.
The Batman sequel from Matt Reeves is locked for October 2027, leading many to believe that DC Studios would delay their own Batman project until much later. However, Gunn's DCU version could potentially fit into 2028, as that year is still open on the release calendar. The studio will avoid releasing both Batman films in the same year, but having two live-action Batmen at once is not considered an obstacle.
