Yes, "Brightburn" presents a dark twist on the superhero genre by portraying a character similar to Superman, but with malevolent intentions. The film follows a young boy named Brandon Breyer, who crashes to Earth from another planet and possesses superhuman abilities. Unlike Superman, who embodies hope and justice, Brandon becomes a terrifying figure as he uses his powers for violence and chaos. The movie explores themes of nature versus nurture, suggesting that even a being with extraordinary abilities can turn evil if influenced by darker impulses.

"Brightburn 2" was canceled primarily due to underwhelming box office performance and mixed critical reception of the first film. Although "Brightburn" had a unique premise as a dark twist on the superhero genre, it did not achieve the commercial success that would justify a sequel. Additionally, the film's production company, Sony Pictures, shifted focus to other projects, leading to the decision to halt further development on the sequel. As of now, there are no plans to revive the project.

"Brightburn" is neither a Marvel nor a DC movie; it is an original film produced by Sony Pictures. The movie is a horror take on the superhero genre, presenting a dark twist on the Superman mythos. It features a young boy with superpowers who turns malevolent, drawing parallels to Superman's origin while deviating significantly in tone and theme. The film was directed by David Yarovesky and produced by James Gunn, known for his work with Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy."

In "Brightburn," the character Brandon Breyer, also known as the Brightburn Kid, is not explicitly stated to be Kryptonian. However, the film is a dark reimagining of the Superman origin story, depicting a child with superhuman abilities who crashes to Earth in a spacecraft. While he shares similarities with Superman, such as possessing extraordinary powers and coming from a distant planet, he is an original character created for the film, rather than a direct representation of Kryptonian lore.