James Gunn's superhero horror film Brightburn will return with a second instalment: Details of the sequel that will turn the heroes' perceptions upside down
James Gunn is preparing the ground for new superhero horror films. Brightburn 2 is in development.
Here's What We Know
Despite the fact that the first part of the horror film about the sinister and violent superhero "Brightburn" was released a whole 5 years ago, there are reports that work on the second part is still in progress. The horror sequel will probably be just as dark and frightening, bringing new "disfigured" superheroes into this world.
James Gunn and director David Yarovesky have created an unofficial reimagining of the Superman storyline. It's a "backwards" story that explores what would happen if a character with similar abilities to the man of steel took a dark and violent path from childhood.
In the story, a guy named Brandon, an alien from outer space growing up in a small town in Kansas, discovers his superpowers. However, unlike Clark Kent/Kal-El, Brandon uses his powers to kill his adopted family before unleashing his bloodlust against the rest of humanity.
While virtually no information about the potential cast, plot, or release date for the Brightburn sequel is available online, there is definitely reason to think that a sequel will see the light of day.
The post-credits scene of the original film makes it clear that Gunn, Jaroweski, and screenwriters Brian and Mark Gunn - the Jasma brothers - are up to more than just a single film. A post-credits scene hints at a much larger universe beyond Brightburn, and several statements from James Gunn (made as early as 2019) and other producers in recent years confirm that work on "Brightburn 2" is ongoing.
According to Deadline, The H Collective executives Mark Rau and Kent Huang said that as of September 2023, "Brightburn 2" is still in development. The producers also shared their intention to integrate modern technology into the film, including artificial intelligence, Web3 and a meta-universe. This is causing some apprehension and controversy in the community, especially given AI's role in the current Scriptwriters Association and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
How exactly the technology will be integrated into the development of Brightburn 2 remains a mystery. What is definitely clear is that the sequel will reveal new facets of the dark world of superheroes and introduce sinister versions of iconic characters. This promises a more intense and exciting experience for the viewer.
When We Can Expect It
No release date for Brightburn 2 has been announced at this time. Despite Gunn's 2019 confirmation and reports of ongoing development, filming on the film has yet to begin and, as far as we know, pre-production has not even begun. This means that the release of the Brightburn sequel probably won't happen until a few years from now.
