It seems that The Brave and the Bold isn't delayed after all, according to DC Studios co-chair James Gunn.
As Christmas week drew to a close, Andy Muschietti appeared on the California Secreta podcast and said that The Brave and the Bold was delayed. According to a translation from Collider – Muschietti said of the upcoming project, “I’m now writing a science fiction movie that I would like to do. Batman is a project that’s been postponed a bit. So there could be another film before it, possibly that one.”
Gunn was asked about the delay on social media and replied that he didn't know anything about it. "Brave and the Bold hasn't been delayed so I'm not sure what you're talking about."
With no release date having yet been announced, a delay did seem like odd wording at the time.
Muschietti was announced as the director of The Brave and the Bold in July 2023, and since that time, news has been nearly non-existent on its status. DC Studios co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran told Variety at that time, “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. 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.”
This film is set to mark Robin's first theatrical appearance since Chris O’Donnell played him in 1997's Batman & Robin. Multiple versions most recently appeared in the live-action Titans series.
The first live-action project of the new DC Universe will be Superman hitting theaters on July 11, 2025.
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