One more reason why James Gunn is probably not chomping on the bit to get “Brightburn 2” off the bottom is he has his arms full spearheading the brand new path of the DC cinematic universe. Along with being a co-CEO of DC Studios, Gunn will direct “Superman,” set to be launched on July 11, 2025. Finally, Gunn could also be too busy to fret a few sequel to a modest horror film, however loads of followers want to step again into this twisted superhero universe, together with the star of the film, Jackson A. Dunn, who performed Brandon Breyer, aka Brightburn.
Again in 2019, Dunn spoke with Display Rant about his need to return for a sequel. “I do know there’s undoubtedly some buzz about it within the media, however I do not know any greater than the typical individual, however I might like to be part of it,” he stated. “I might like to see the place it might be taken, for certain.” And he’d theoretically have some backup in a sequel, because the mid-credits scene of “Brightburn” teased a half-man, half-sea creature entity and a lady choking individuals with rope, that are clear nods to Aquaman and Surprise Girl, respectively.
Between “The Boys” and “Invincible,” there are nonetheless loads of evil Superman tales on the market, and possibly Gunn simply needs to clear a path for his “Superman” film to carry the character again into the general public’s good graces. There have been even rumors an evil Superman clone can be the villain of his film, however Gunn shot these down too. So long as James Gunn has social media, baseless rumors do not stand an opportunity.