A fresh report lit up social media this week, claiming the screenplay for The Brave and the Bold sat complete, and Warner Bros. eyed 2028 for its debut. Fans grabbed the news from sites like Dread Central, picturing Andy Muschietti’s take on an older Bruce Wayne teaming with son Damian Wayne against Gotham threats.
That buzz built fast amid scarce updates since the film’s 2023 announcement as part of DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.
James Gunn hit Threads quickly to fans, asking if it rang true. His reply cut short the party: screenplay not done. No sugarcoating, just facts from the co-CEO who greenlights nothing until scripts nail his vision.
This marks his pattern of swift clapbacks to keep speculation in check, like past debunkings on casting or test screenings that never happened.
The online chatter exposed how hungry viewers are for DC’s next Dark Knight, separate from Matt Reeves’ Robert Pattinson saga. Gunn’s direct style builds trust but tempers expectations in a franchise racing post-Superman.
Script Stall Fuels Bigger Batman Worries
Gunn calls Batman his top headache across all DC projects right now. Back in mid-2025, he shared details of hands-on collaboration with an unnamed writer, ranking it alongside Wonder Woman as priority one.
No production starts without his full buy-in, a rule holding back pre-production like casting or official dates. September updates hinted at story tweaks around Damian’s backstory, scrapping early assumptions for fresh flux.
James Gunn (Credit: BBC)
Andy Muschietti clings to the director’s chair despite quiet stretches, fresh off The Flash. He teased momentum last fall, hinting at chatter in months but zipping lips on details.
That vibe matches Gunn’s June push: active tweaks to craft something worthy of Batman’s legacy status. Insiders note Warner Bros.’ nerves over handling DC’s crown jewel IP, especially with Reeves’ The Batman Part II filming soon.
Dual Batman universes spark endless debate. Fans split on overlapping releases, with Gunn vowing no same-year clashes to carve space for each.
Reeves builds gritty crime noir; DCU promises family dynamics and super-foes, pulling from comic runs like Grant Morrison’s arcs. Slow script grind tests patience but signals caution after past DC flops.
DCU Path Forward Hangs on Key Choices
The Brave and the Bold slots early in Gods and Monsters, post-Superman but before the swelling slate with Lanterns or Paradise Lost. Gunn eyes two films yearly, so nailing Batman clears the runway for 2027-2028 slots, dodging Reeves’s overlap.
No rush fits his blueprint: quality scripts first, chaos second. Recent YouTube chats and trade talks reinforce that his DCU is not locked forever, tying fate to Warner Bros.’ shifts.
Actor wishlists flood in, from Reacher’s Alan Ritchson to Fallout’s Walton Goggins, everyone eyeing the cape. Gunn shrugs off the noise, noting Batman draws universal appeal no matter who’s asked.
Production on his Superman follow-up kicks off this year, plus Reeves’ momentum is keeping the Batman heat alive without firm moves.
Fan forums pulse with theories: 2028 is still possible if the script locks soon, or it delays to 2029 amid ownership flux. Gunn’s transparency cuts through fog, but prolonged quiet risks fatigue in a Marvel-hot market.
DC bets big on this father-son duo to hook next-gen viewers, blending heart with brutal action. Patience pays if it delivers the f’n awesome take he chases.
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One Piece 1172 Spoilers will be coming out on Monday, 24 January 2026 . The chapter will be officially released later on 1 February 2026 .
One Piece 1172 Spoilers – LIVE
– Preview: “As nightmares continue in Elbaph, what will happen to Luffy and Loki…?”
– Sanji, Gaban and Chopper reaches to sun realm before Zoro and company.
– Zoro and company are still going up finally reaches sun realm.
– No Break Next Week
ONE PIECE SPOILERS UPDATE PART 1
Cover story is on Bon Clay
Zoro blocks attack from Holy Knights and engages with them. (turns out this spoiler was wrong)
– For now, to keep it short. Holy Knights + Imu vs Team Strawhats + Loki & Gaban officially begins in this chapter, toward the end though.
Elder Jarul finally clears Loki’s name
BRIEF SUMMARY
One Piece Chapter 1172 Brief Spoilers
Chapter 1172: “This is the Elbaph that I Love” Cover Page Request: Mr. 2 (Bon Clay) with some swans.
- It is mostly a recap chapter, with characters and maps explaining where everyone is in Elbaph.
- Jarul tells everyone in Elbaph the truth about what happened on the day Harald died, and he also states that Loki is not guilty.
- Jarul declares war on the World Government, and all the giants of Elbaph agree with him.
- Imu/Gunko and the “Knights of God” (Sommers and Killingham) are shown preparing to fight.
- The other Straw Hats—Jinbe, Nami, Robin, and Usopp—are still bound by Gunko’s arrows. Jinbe says that Brook looks like he “realized something” and took off on his own. (Brook is not shown in this panel with them.)
- In the final panels of the chapter, Hajrudin and the others arrive at the location of the giants who have fallen under the Domi Reversi spell.
- They know that if they get caught between those affected by Domi Reversi, they are “done for.”
- In the last panel of the chapter, after hearing this, Zoro says: “I’ve got a plan!!”
NO BREAK NEXT WEEK
One Piece 1173 will be released officially on 8 February, you will get the spoilers for Chapter 1173 on 1st February 2026.
DETAILED SUMMARY – MORE SOON! STAY TUNED
More details of the chapter, thanks to Redon from Arlong Park Forums. Chapter of 17 pages.
Chapter 1,172: “The Elbaph I admired”.
Reader request in the cover: “Swans taking Bon Clay’s makeup products and using them”.
Chapter starts with Hajrudin group in the elevator. As they go up, Gaban gives them full recap of situation, the enemies and their powers. When the group arrive to the “Sun World” they find Kashii injured.
Kashii explains the current chaos, so the Straw Hat Pirates and the New Giant Warrior Pirates decide to split up: Zoro and Hajrudin go to help Jarul, while Sanji goes to rescue Nami and Robin and to put out fire at school and library.
Kashii: “I beg you… please hurry!! Master Jarul is in trouble!!”
- Then we see a double page with a map of the “Branch Route 8” showing where everyone is and what they are doing. Near the “Owl Library” we see Nami, Chopper, Robin and Jinbe still tied up with Gunko’s arrows.
Robin: “The library is burning…”
Nami: “They kidnapped the children!! Somebody release these “arrows”!!”
Jinbe: “Chopper hasn’t returned yet… And Brook left too after he seemed to have some thoughts…” Usopp: “Master Dorry!! Master Brogy!! Damn it!! I don’t want to see those two like that!!”
The Domi Reversed Giant Warrior Pirates head toward Western Village to kill Jarul. Ripley, Oimo and other giants go to rescue the children. And the children have almost reached the port.
In the Western Village giants ask Jarul to run away but he refuses because he has something to tell to all of Elbaph. Then he uses a Den Den Mushi to communicate with all giants.
Jarul reveals the truth about what happened to Harald and he declares Loki’s innocence. Then he talks about the “devils” that tried to conquer Elbaph 14 years ago.
Then, in an AMAZING double page, we see Imu/Gunko (commanding Domi Reversed giants), Killingham (commanding MMA) and Sommers listening Jarul’s speech.
Jarul: “However… today the devils return!! I suspect they are in need of great forces once more… Three devils appear here for yet another attempt at conquering this nation!!”
Sommers: “Ahhh, the mission would complete itself even if I take a nap.”
Jarul: “Listen up, you devils!! Since you put the children’s lives on the line, we are willing to give up our “culture” and “history”!! But if this was a plan conceived to break our “will”, then what a stupendous move…!! Do not expect us to endure blindly as Harald has done!! “Rule” over us? Make us “slaves”? We let you talk for a while and it seems that made you feel too comfortable!!!”
Imu/Gunko: “…”
Usopp: “That’s right!! You tell them, Jarul!! The Elbaph I admired is not being taken down by anyone!!”
Jarul: “My apologies, but dear children, please cover your ears…!! If everything goes as the “Harley” foretold, that the world will truly be separated into parts someday!! We, “Elbaph”, shall see the “World Government” as our enemy!!!”
- In the EPIC final double page of the chapter, we see Jarul finishing his speech while giants prepare for battle. Usopp is very excited after Jarul’s speech (his eyes are hearts) but Nami is angry because they are still prisoners looool
Jarul: “We shall not bend our knees to your tyranny!! Do I stand corrected!? My fellow “honorable warriors of Elbaph”!!”
Giants: “Absolutely!!! Master Jarul ~ ~!!!”
Usopp (excited): “Ohhh myyy♡ My beloved Elbaph is finally back~~~~!!!”
Nami (angry): “Yeah, yeah!! But how about we think of a way to get us out of these arrows!!?”
Jarul: “Let us protect the “peace” Harald envisioned!!!”
Giants: “Woaaaahhh ~ !!!”
- Dorry, Brogy and Domi Reversed giants arrive to the Western Village but Jarul and the giants are ready to fight them. Zoro, Hajrudin and Stansen are right behind the Domi Reversed giants. Zoro, very confident, says something…
Hajrudin: “We see them now!! I heard it’s best not to get in their middle!!”
Zoro: “I have a “plan”.”
- End of chapter, NO BREAK next week.
