The film Brightburn was officially announced as a horror twist on the superhero origin story.
Principal photography began for Brightburn, marking the start of the movie's production phase.
The first teaser trailer for Brightburn was released to the public, generating early interest and buzz.
Brightburn was released in theaters, introducing audiences to the horror superhero film.
The couple Tori and Kyle take in the alien infant and name him Brandon Breyer.
Brandon begins to exhibit superhuman abilities like flight, strength, and heat vision.
Brandon exhibits troubling behavior at school, intimidating and bullying other children.
Brandon uses his powers to abduct and kill neighborhood pets, alarming locals.
Brandon starts to isolate himself and shows secretive and sinister behavior.
During a school play, Brandon shows violent outbursts and threatens classmates.
Tori and Kyle realize with horror that Brandon has a dark, violent nature and dangerous powers.
Brandon kills his adoptive father Kyle in a violent confrontation.
Tori tries to stop Brandon and alert others but is ultimately unable to prevent his rampage.