James Gunn shot down a major rumor regarding his upcoming DCU Batman movie, The Brave and the Bold.

Nexus Point News recently reported that The Brave and the Bold is being written by Andy Muschietti and Rodo Sayagues. Muschietti is going to direct the movie, but it does not sound like Gunn has appointed writers for the DCU project.

When asked if the rumors were true on Threads, Gunn simply replied, “Not true.”

So far, DCU head Gunn has done a good job of debunking rumors. A different Threads user reported that the DCU's Batman has been cast. Once again, Gunn bluntly shut down the rumor.

“Already debunked this,” he said.

A fan quipped, “But this one has a graphic, James!” to which he replied, “True. I didn't consider that.”

What is The Brave and the Bold?

The upcoming Brave and the Bold movie is a Batman-centric project. It will follow members of the Bat Family such as Robin. Gunn called it a “strange father and son story.”

Previously, the Brave and the Bold was both a comic book series and an animated TV series. It is unknown how the DCU movie will differentiate itself from the past iterations.

This is a different project separate from Matt Reeves' Batman universe. In 2022, Reeves' The Batman hit theaters. It starred Robert Pattinson in the title role. Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, and Colin Farrell also starred in the movie.

The Batman was a big success. The movie grossed over $770 million at the box office. However, it takes place within a separate universe from the DCU.

Ben Affleck previously played the role in the DCEU. Michael Keaton was also brought back into the fold in 2023's The Flash. However, Gunn is effectively resetting the cinematic universe with the DCU launch.

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James Gunn with DCU Superman star David Corenswet and logo.

The Brave and the Bold is one of the many DCU projects in development. First, Superman will come out on July 11, 2025. Gunn will write the script and direct it. David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan are set to star as Superman and Lois Lane, respectively. Nicholas Hoult will star as Lex Luthor in the movie.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is also set to come out almost one year later in June 2026. Craig Gillespie will direct the movie. Milly Alcock was cast as Supergirl.

Other announced DCU movie projects include The Authority, The Brave and the Bold, Swamp Thing, and a Teen Titans movie. These will take place during the first phase of the DCU titled Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.

Before any DCU movies come out, Creature Commandos will officially mark the beginning of the retooled franchise. Gunn created it and it will come out on Max in December 2024. Peacemaker Season 2, also created by Gunn, is also coming with John Cena in the title role. An animated Blue Beetle series was recently announced to continue Xolo Maridueña's story as the character.

James Gunn is heading the new DCU with Peter Safran. He is known for his work in the MCU — directing the highly successful Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy.