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James Gunn Celebrates ‘Superman’s Box Office Win: “I’m Incredibly Grateful For Your Enthusiasm”


James Gunn's DC Studios' Phase I: Gods and Monsters is officially in motion in theaters with the release of Superman, and the writer, director, and producer has scored big at the box office.

We’ve had a lot of ‘Super’ in Superman over the years, and I’m happy to have made a movie that focuses on the ‘man’ part of the equation – a kind person always looking out for those in need,” Gunn wrote on Threads. Discovery boss David Zaslav also celebrated Superman, patting himself on the back about bringing Gunn and Peter Safran to co-head DC Studios to breathe “new life and excitement into one of the most iconic storytelling franchises in the world.” “Over the next year alone, DC Studios will introduce the films Supergirl and Clayface in theaters and the series Lanterns on HBO Max, all part of a bold ten-year plan.

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