James Gunn’s Response to Superman’s Box Office Reveals the Secret to Its Success

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After an outstanding premiere at the box office, Superman, penned and helmed by James Gunn, expressed his appreciation online. This film, marking the initial cinematic outing in the new DC Universe, features David Corenswet donning the Superman suit for the first time. Domestically, it grossed $125 million, surpassing earlier predictions by $3 million, and globally, it brought in a whopping $220 million. For Gunn, the success of Superman hinges on one key factor: steering clear of past depictions and opting to portray Superman’s kindness on the big screen instead.

James Gunn expressed his heartfelt appreciation for your warmth and positive comments on Threads these past few days. For years, there’s been plenty of ‘Super’ in Superman, but it’s refreshing to create a film that emphasizes the ‘man’ aspect – a character who consistently helps those in trouble. It’s heartening to see that this resonates so strongly with people from all around the world, which speaks volumes about the compassion and goodness of humanity. Thank you for your part in making this connection possible.

A common criticism, shared by both admirers and detractors, towards Henry Cavill’s portrayal of Superman was that his character seemed excessively “grim.” After the unveiling of Man of Steel, this aspect became a significant subject of discussion due to Cavill’s Superman killing Zod by snapping his neck. Some felt it was out of character for Superman, although they acknowledged Clark’s subsequent remorse. What was missing, however, was the compassion that fans had grown accustomed to from the Man of Steel, which made it a major talking point in response to the latest Superman film. Many were eagerly anticipating the return of “compassion” to Superman films.

Superman Stands Tall at the Box Office

It’s anticipated that Superman will once again rule the box office in its second run, as experts predict the film could earn approximately $62.5 million during its second weekend. The upcoming week offers minimal competition at the box office, with only three notable releases: Sony’s remake of I Know What You Did Last Summer, a new Smurfs movie, and the Pedro Pascal film Eddington.

In the third weekend, it’s predicted that Superman will drop to the second position, as Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four: First Steps is anticipated to claim the number one spot. This shift in rankings is expected due to Fantastic Four’s projected $125 million opening box office earnings.

Although the movie ‘Superman’ has been successful, it remains uncertain if there will be a direct sequel, as Gunn hinted that they might not pursue it further. Now that ‘Superman’ has hit theaters, Gunn and his DC Studios partner, Peter Safran, can focus on the future of the DC Universe. Coming up next from the studio is a film about ‘Supergirl’, a project Gunn has been advocating for since the beginning. Following this will be a live-action movie based on ‘Clayface’. The studio’s next television title will be the ‘Lanterns’ series, which is currently being produced.

Under the guidance of director Gunn, Superman features Corenswet donning the role of the titular superhero, Nicholas Hoult portraying Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen. Currently, you can catch this film exclusively in theaters.

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2025-07-14 23:39