Andy Muschietti to Direct New DCU Batman Film ‘The Brave and the Bold’

The upcoming Batman film The Brave and the Bold, which will officially introduce James Gunn and Peter Safran’s canon DCU Bruce Wayne, will be directed by Andy Muschietti (The Flash, It), according to Variety.

The film is based on the Grant Morrison comics run, and tells the “story of Damian Wayne, who’s Batman’s actual son that he didn’t know existed for the first eight to ten years of his life,” explained Gunn in a previous statement. “He was raised as a little murderer and assassin,” and will become Robin.

“We saw The Flash; even before taking the reins at DC Studios, and knew we were in the hands of not only a visionary director but a massive DC fan,” Gunn and Safran told Variety of Muschietti. “It’s a magnificent film – funny, emotional, thrilling – and Andy’s affinity and passion for these characters and this world just resonates through every frame. So, when it came time to find a director for The Brave and the Bold, there was really only one choice. Luckily, Andy said yes. Barbara signed on to produce with us and we were on our way. They’re an extraordinary team, and we couldn’t have better or more inspiring partners as we embark on this thrilling new adventure in the DCU.”

The film is still in early development; while Muschietti is firmly in place, a writer has still not been selected to pen the script.

The Brave and the Bold is one of many projects set in the same universe, creating a new saga (much like the MCU ‘Phases’) which will begin with “Chapter 1,” comprised of five films and five HBO Max television series in the theme of “Gods and Monsters.”

The first film in the new slate is Gunn’s Superman: Legacy, set to release in theaters on July 11, 2025. 

Muschietti’s sister and creative partner Barbara Muschietti will produce the project under their Double Dream banner alongside Gunn and Safran.

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