Overview
- Production is slated to begin in Atlanta in April 2026, with a theatrical release dated for July 9, 2027.
- James Gunn previously teased the choice with a script cover featuring an exposed brain and said the foe would be a “pretty pronounced” threat.
- Frank Grillo said his Rick Flag Sr. will be a big part of the story, signaling continued ties to threads established in Peacemaker Season 2.
- The film marks Brainiac’s first major feature-film portrayal following decades of appearances in comics, animation, and games.
- Reporting points to early, unconfirmed casting tests for Brainiac that include David Hyde Pierce, Wallace Shawn, and Claes Bang.