Christina Hodson Joins DC’s Brave and the Bold as Writer
A major shake-up for DC’s Brave and the Bold as a new writer steps in, raising questions about the film’s direction and the future of its director. Find out what’s next for this much-hyped project.
There’s been a big development for DC’s much-anticipated Brave and the Bold, with Christina Hodson now officially on board as the writer. This marks the first real progress for the project since Andy Muschietti was named as director. Hodson’s no stranger to the DC world, having previously penned Birds of Prey with Margot Robbie and teamed up with Muschietti on The Flash, a film that went through heaps of rewrites as the DCEU kept shifting.
Word is, Hodson actually joined the project last autumn, though it might be a while before a finished script lands. That’s not too surprising, considering recent comments from James Gunn about the process. Hodson, who also wrote Bumblebee, is known for her knack with action and character-driven stories, so punters are keen to see what she brings to the table.
Release Timing and DC’s Strategy
Even with this new momentum, don’t expect Brave and the Bold to hit cinemas any time soon. Matt Reeves is gearing up to start production on The Batman 2 in spring 2026, so DC’s not looking to crowd the schedule. Gunn has been clear about not wanting to “cloud the Batsphere” by releasing two Batman films in the same year, especially with The Batman 2 set for a 2027 debut.
Gunn took to Threads to reassure fans, saying they’re waiting on a workable script before moving forward. He’s been vocal about putting writers first since taking the reins at DC, and this move lines up with that approach. With The Batman 2 on the horizon, Gunn’s made it clear he’s not about to double up on the caped crusader.
I think both Batman and WW are incredibly important. But I’m also not going to have two Batman movies come out in the same year.
On the upside, having a writer locked in means things could start moving once Reeves’ film is out of the way.
Hodson’s History with Batman Projects
Hodson’s not new to Gotham. She’s had her hand in a couple of Batman-related scripts before, though neither made it to the big screen. She wrote Batgirl, which was deep into post-production before being shelved, and also worked on a Batman Beyond project that never got off the ground. Her take on Batman Beyond, which would’ve seen Michael Keaton as an older Bruce Wayne, apparently got a lot of praise inside the studio.
Unfortunately, a change in leadership at DC put the brakes on both projects, along with the rest of the DCEU’s plans. Now, fans are hoping Brave and the Bold won’t meet the same fate and will offer something fresh compared to Reeves’ version of the Dark Knight.
What’s Next for Brave and the Bold?
With Hodson now steering the script, there’s a sense of cautious optimism among fans. The project’s future is still a bit up in the air, especially with Muschietti’s role as director less certain than before. For now, all eyes are on how Hodson’s vision will shape the next chapter for Batman in the DCU.
The Batman 2 is set to premiere on 1 October 2027.