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 .

The box office showdown between Superman and F1 is heating up, with just a narrow gap separating the two high-profile summer releases.

James Gunn's film introduced David Corenswet as Superman. It also stars Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and Nathan Fillion.

Starring David Corenswet as the main lead, Superman has been running in theaters for more than a week. Released on July 11, 2025, the American superhero movie is based on the eponymous character from DC Comics.

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.

Within its second weekend in theatres, James Gunn's Superman has risen past all odds and collected over $300 million worldwide. The earnings saw a drastic rise even on midweeks and minted $177.7 million in the US.

James Gunn recently opened up about the moment he told Henry Cavill he would no longer play Superman, marking the Man of Steel’s official DC exit. In a new interview, he detailed how the conversation unfolded and talked about Cavill’s reaction to the news.