James Gunn Reveals the Surprising Influence Top Gun: Maverick Had on Superman

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One of the slogans for the 1978 original Superman was “You’ll think a man can fly,” as its groundbreaking visual effects showcased superhuman abilities unlike anything seen before. Nearly half a century later, film effects have reached unprecedented heights, both in terms of scale and realism. This posed an interesting challenge for director James Gunn when it came to the upcoming Superman, as he aimed to offer a fresh take on actor David Corenswet flying as Superman. Gunn was greatly influenced by Top Gun: Maverick when creating the aerial action scenes. The new Superman is scheduled to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.

James Gunn Promises Superman Movie Songs Won’t Distract From the Score

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James Gunn assures us that the music in the upcoming Superman film won’t take away from the storyline. Unlike his Guardians of the Galaxy series, which stood out due to its nostalgic soundtrack within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he didn’t aim to replicate this strategy for Superman. During a visit to the set, Gunn shared insights about the music in the DCU’s Superman with ComicBook and other media outlets. The teaser for Superman features a cover of the theme from John Williams’ score for the 1978 film, leading reporters to ask Gunn about this selection, as well as his overall approach to music for this movie.

How to increase minimum VRAM on Steam Deck by adjusting UMA Frame Buffer Size

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On Valve’s Steam Deck handheld, the minimum VRAM allocation automatically adjusts within its native Linux-based OS. However, if you prefer to make adjustments yourself, you can set a value ranging from 256MB up to 4GB (out of the 8GB available to its GPU), to optimize gaming performance when using Windows 11 and even enhance specific games in SteamOS. Here’s how to elevate the UMA Frame Buffer Size on your Steam Deck, allowing you to test various games across each operating system.