Christina Hodson Joins DC’s Brave and the Bold as Writer
A new writer steps in for DC’s next Batman film, stirring speculation about the project’s direction and the fate of its previously announced director. Find out what’s next for Gotham’s cinematic future.
DC’s next foray into Gotham has taken a notable turn, as Christina Hodson has been tapped to pen the script for The Brave and the Bold. This marks the first substantial movement on the project since Andy Muschietti was named as director. Hodson, who previously worked on Birds of Prey and collaborated with Muschietti on The Flash, is no stranger to the world of caped crusaders and shifting studio plans.
Reports suggest Hodson became involved with the project last autumn, though it may be some time before a finished script emerges. This would hardly be a surprise, given recent comments from James Gunn, who has made it clear that the script must be in hand before anything else moves forward.
Release Timing and DC’s Strategy
Despite the excitement around Hodson’s appointment, audiences shouldn’t expect to see DC’s latest take on the Dark Knight any time soon. With Matt Reeves preparing to start production on The Batman 2 in spring 2026, the studio appears keen to avoid any overlap between its two Batmen.
James Gunn, never one to shy away from addressing fan concerns, recently clarified that the team is waiting for a workable script before proceeding. He’s been consistent in his approach, putting writers at the centre of DC’s new direction. With The Batman 2 set for release next year, Gunn has no plans to, as he put it, “cloud the Batsphere” by launching two films featuring the same hero in quick succession.
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 plus side, the addition of a writer suggests that once Reeves’ sequel has had its moment, the wheels may finally start turning on The Brave and the Bold.
Hodson’s History with Gotham
Hodson’s connection to the DC universe runs deeper than most. Alongside her work on Birds of Prey and The Flash, she’s written scripts for two other Batman-related projects—neither of which made it to the big screen.
One was Batgirl, which had reached post-production before being shelved. The other, a Batman Beyond film, would have seen Michael Keaton return as an older Bruce Wayne. That script, by all accounts, was well received within the studio, but a change in leadership put an end to those plans, along with much of the old DCEU slate.
What Lies Ahead for the Bat-Family
With Hodson now officially on board, fans are left to wonder whether The Brave and the Bold will avoid the fate of her previous Batman scripts. There’s hope that this new chapter will offer something distinct from Reeves’ vision, carving out its own space in the ever-expanding world of Gotham stories.
As for Reeves’ next outing, The Batman 2 is scheduled to hit cinemas on 1 October 2027.