Brightburn

Tori and Kyle Breyer are a couple desperate to start a family but encounter difficulties with fertility. Their longing leads them to a pivotal moment that changes their lives forever.

A spaceship crashes in the woods near Tori and Kyle's home, leading them to discover a mysterious baby boy. They take him in and name him Brandon, fulfilling their dreams of parenthood.

Brandon grows into a bright child who helps around the farm, making the Breyers proud. They tell him he was adopted, and life seems perfect until he reaches puberty.

As Brandon turns twelve, he starts speaking in an alien language and frequenting the barn where his spaceship is hidden. This marks the beginning of frightening transformations.

On his birthday, Brandon receives a rifle from his uncle Noah. The moment escalates when Kyle refuses to let him keep the weapon, resulting in a heated argument that disrupts their family outing.

Brandon develops feelings for his classmate Caitlyn, leading to a camping trip where he sneaks into her room. A disastrous gym class encounter turns violent, marking a critical moment in Brandon's emotional turmoil.

Following the altercation with Caitlyn, her mother demands accountability for Brandon's actions. This incident raises alarms about Brandon's behavior and his growing emotional instability.

Brandon breaks into the barn and finds the spaceship calling him, leading to his fury over the lies told by Tori and Kyle. He destructively rips apart family photographs, expressing his growing alienation.

In a manifestation of his internal chaos, Brandon attacks Erica at the diner while masked. This violent incident leaves a shocking aftermath and leads to a police investigation led by Sheriff Deever.

Brandon begins exhibiting frightening abilities, manipulating objects telekinetically to intimidate those around him. Each display of his power raises escalating fears in his community.

During a hunting trip, Kyle attempts to protect his family by shooting Brandon. However, this attempt fails, and Brandon confronts him with terrifying consequences.

Despite the chaos, Tori believes there is still good within her son. Her efforts to connect with Brandon are met with severe rejection, reflecting the depth of their fractured relationship.

In a pivotal moment, Brandon lifts Tori into the sky before letting her fall from a great height. This act signifies a complete break from his former identity as her son.

Following the events surrounding Brandon, a massive airplane crash occurs as a result of his latent powers. This incident exposes the true extent of the chaos Brandon has caused.

The film concludes with Brandon appearing innocent as he is cared for in an ambulance amidst news reports of similar global incidents. This ending leaves audiences questioning the true nature of his existence.