Brightburn Timeline ( Real )

announcement
April 2018

Announcement of Brightburn Project

The film Brightburn was officially announced as a horror twist on the superhero origin story.

production
June 2018

Start of Filming for Brightburn

Principal photography began for Brightburn, marking the start of the movie's production phase.

promotion
February 2019

Brightburn Teaser Trailer Released

The first teaser trailer for Brightburn was released to the public, generating early interest and buzz.

release
May 24, 2019

Official Release of Brightburn Movie

Brightburn was released in theaters, introducing audiences to the horror superhero film.

Brightburn Timeline ( Fictional )

adoption
Year 0, Month 2

Brandon's Adoption

The couple Tori and Kyle take in the alien infant and name him Brandon Breyer.

powers-discovery
Year 12

Brandon Discovers Powers

Brandon begins to exhibit superhuman abilities like flight, strength, and heat vision.

behavior
Year 12

Trouble at School

Brandon exhibits troubling behavior at school, intimidating and bullying other children.

incident
Year 12

Local Pet Abduction

Brandon uses his powers to abduct and kill neighborhood pets, alarming locals.

behavior
Year 12

Isolation and Secretive Behavior

Brandon starts to isolate himself and shows secretive and sinister behavior.

incident
Year 12

Attack on School Play

During a school play, Brandon shows violent outbursts and threatens classmates.

revelation
Year 12, Late

Parents Discover Brandon's Darkness

Tori and Kyle realize with horror that Brandon has a dark, violent nature and dangerous powers.

climax
Year 12, Late

Confrontation and Brandon Kills Kyle

Brandon kills his adoptive father Kyle in a violent confrontation.

climax
Year 12, Late

Tori Attempts to Stop Brandon

Tori tries to stop Brandon and alert others but is ultimately unable to prevent his rampage.