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

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.

David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult star in the DC Studios production. Superman box office collection (India): David Corenswet steps into the role of Man of Steel. Superman had a huge opening day haul in Indian theatres at ₹ 7.

Warner Bros. isn’t framing this as just another summer tentpole. The studio is pitching Superman as the beginning of a new era. Gunn’s lighter, more hopeful vision marks a deliberate pivot away from the grim tone of the studio’s “Snyderverse” era.

James Gunn’s 'Superman' finds stability at the Indian box office with a ₹31 crore total after a brief dip, while its IMAX numbers fly high globally.

James Gunn's Superman has grossed over Rs 30 crore in India after five days, showing resilience after a Monday dip. Early estimates indicate a Tuesday earning of Rs 2.75 crore, a slight increase from Monday's Rs 2.

"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."