Brightburn
“He's not here to save the world.”
Synopsis
What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-20
Top Cast
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Jackson A. Dunn
Brandon Breyer
Elizabeth Banks
Tori Breyer
David Denman
Kyle Breyer
Matt Jones
Noah McNichol
Meredith Hagner
Merilee McNichol
Becky Wahlstrom
Erica
Emmie Hunter
Caitlyn
Gregory Alan Williams
Sheriff Deever
Annie Humphrey
Deputy Ayres
Abraham Clinkscales
Royce
Christian Finlayson
Fauxhawk
Jennifer Holland
Ms. Espenschied
Terence Rosemore
P.E. Teacher
Elizabeth Becka
Principal Susko
Steve Agee
EJ
Stephen Blackehart
Travis
Mike Dunston
Reporter
Michael Rooker
The Big T
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 74 DaysMay 24, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 18, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.54x
+$27.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Yarovesky
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Gunn, Brian Gunn
- Original Score
- Tim Williams
- Original Title
- Brightburn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33.2M
- Production Studios
- Troll Court Entertainment, Screen Gems, Stage 6 Films, The H Collective
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Yarovesky
Mark Gunn, Brian Gunn
Tim Williams
Michael Dallatorre
Andrew S. Eisen, Peter Gvozdas
James Gunn, Nic Crawley, Ali Jazayeri, Dan Clifton, Kent Huang
Department Leadership Roster
Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew S. Eisen
Editor
James Gunn
Producer
David Yarovesky
Director
Michael Dallatorre
Director of Photography
Mark Gunn
Screenplay
Peter Gvozdas
Editor
Dietrich Hasse
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Williams
Original Music Composer
Patrick M. Sullivan Jr.
Production Design
Brian Gunn
Screenplay
Kenneth Huang
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Brightburn.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brightburn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brightburn about?
What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?
Who directed Brightburn?
Brightburn was directed by David Yarovesky.
Who stars in Brightburn?
The principal cast of Brightburn includes Jackson A. Dunn, Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Matt Jones, Meredith Hagner.
When was Brightburn released and how long is it?
Brightburn was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Brightburn?
Brightburn had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $33.2M at the worldwide box office (5.54 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Brightburn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brightburn was composed by Tim Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brightburn?
Brightburn holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).