LOS ANGELES — The search for the architect of the Caped Crusader’s next era is over. Screenwriter Christina Hodson has been officially tapped to write the script for Batman: The Brave and the Bold, the highly anticipated film that will introduce the DC Universe’s (DCU) version of Batman.
The news, first reported by industry insiders and corroborated by major trade publications today, January 21, 2026, marks the most significant update on the project since Andy Muschietti (IT, The Flash) was attached to direct.
A Familiar Face in Gotham
Hodson is no stranger to the streets of Gotham or the DC sandbox. Her previous credits include:
- Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn): Praised for its vibrant tone and character-driven action.
- The Flash: Which featured the return of Michael Keaton’s Batman.
- Batgirl: The unfortunately shelved project that would have further explored the Bat-family.
- Bumblebee: The critically acclaimed Transformers soft-reboot known for its emotional core.
Focus on the “Bat-Family”
Studio co-CEO James Gunn has previously described The Brave and the Bold as a “strange father-son story.” Based on the iconic Grant Morrison comic book run, the film will focus on Bruce Wayne discovering the existence of his son, Damian Wayne—a “little son of a bitch assassin” raised by the League of Shadows who eventually becomes Robin.
”It’s the introduction of the DCU’s Batman,” Gunn noted in previous updates. “This is a story about a father and son, and it’s a very different take on the dynamic than we’ve ever seen on screen.”
The Road Ahead
While Hodson is now “hammering away” at the script, Gunn has urged fans to remain patient. The studio is reportedly taking a “measured approach” to ensure this version of the Dark Knight stands distinct from Robert Pattinson’s “Elseworlds” iteration in The Batman saga.
With the screenwriter now confirmed, speculation is expected to intensify regarding who will don the cowl as the DCU’s Bruce Wayne. However, Gunn has clarified that casting will not begin until the script is finalized.
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