James Gunn is feeling “incredibly grateful” for the initial box office success of Superman and the positive reception from audiences. The filmmaker and co-head of DC Studios took to Threads on Sunday to express his appreciation after the superhero blockbuster saw an estimated global debut of $217 million .

"Superman is just the first step. 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," added Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. "The DC vision is clear, the momentum is real, and I couldn't be more excited for what's ahead."

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.

"Superman," written and directed by James Gunn, brings Clark Kent and his superhero alter ego back to the silver screen.

Superman director James Gunn has reacted to the success of the new DCU movie after a massive opening weekend at the box office. The film has also garnered largely positive reviews from critics. The cast features David Corenswet in the titular role, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, and more.

Superman is off to a great start at the box office. James Gunn kicked off his reboot of the DC Universe with the second best opening of his career, and the best ever for a solo Superman movie.

David Corenswet's film has leapt past Henry Cavill's Man of Steel to become the best-opening solo Superman movie ever.

Writer and director James Gunn is celebrating after Superman — the first film under his watch as DC Studios launches its Gods and Monsters phase — soared to a US$122 million box office opening at North American movie theatres over the weekend.

Gunn, who previously directed the Guardians of the Galaxy series and The Suicide Squad, became the co-head of DC Studios in late 2022. Superman, also starring Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, is the first film in his revamped DC Universe.

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