James Gunn Dispels Release Date Rumors for Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Addressing concerns from fans, James Gunn clarifies the release date speculations surrounding Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
James Gunn Dispels Release Date Rumors for Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Highlights

  • Matt Reeves' planned Batman trilogy will not delay the release of Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
  • Fans can differentiate between Reeves' grounded Batman and Gunn's Justice League-ready version.
  • Speculation about the release date of Batman: The Brave and the Bold will continue as fans eagerly await its fruition.

Amidst the ongoing buzz surrounding the forthcoming project in James Gunn and Peter Safran's new cinematic DC Universe, Gunn has taken to social media to debunk false information circulating about the release date of Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

As a cornerstone of DC comics, Batman has been a pivotal character in both print and on-screen. Hence, the announcement of Batman: The Brave and the Bold as part of the DCU's initial phase garnered significant attention, alongside other key characters like Superman and lesser-known ones in projects such as Creature Commandos. While Superman: Legacy is set to kick off the live-action DCU, The Brave and the Bold is still in development, fueling various speculations.

Rumors have emerged linking Matt Reeves' planned trilogy to The Brave and the Bold, despite Reeves' The Batman existing outside the new DCU as an Elseworlds story. Gunn addressed a fan's speculation on Threads, confirming that The Brave and the Bold will not be contingent on the completion of Reeves' Batman films. This clarification came in response to a post by Gunn commemorating the first anniversary of the DCU's