Brightburn is a 2019 American superhero horror film directed by David Yarovesky and produced by James Gunn and Kenneth Huang. The story revolves around a young boy named Brandon Breyer, who crash-lands on Earth as a baby in a spaceship. He is discovered and raised by a couple who are unable to have children of their own. As Brandon grows older, he begins to exhibit superhuman abilities, but instead of using them for good, he becomes a menacing figure, using his powers to harm those around him.The film explores the concept of what would happen if a superpowered being, rather than being inherently good like Superman, turned out to be malevolent. It delves into themes of nature versus nurture, as well as the darker aspects of human nature. Brightburn received mixed reviews from critics but gained a following among fans of both superhero and horror genres for its unique twist on the traditional superhero origin story.