Last week, James Gunn let us know that the follow-up to his Superman film was already gearing up and getting ready for a possible 2026 production start. And now, in a recent interview, he elaborated on the whole Superman saga. That will span four movies (including the Superman film that was just released).
Here’s what JAMES GUNN, the writer/director/ DC Studios CEO, had to say…
“Well I think character is always the most important part for me but I am popping back and forth you know, so I am like thinking well what is the long-term story I’m telling here? What is the story that I’m going to tell about Superman over four movies? What is the story I’m telling about Peacemaker over you know a number of different media? You know what is it that’s the long-term story for these characters and how does that intertwine with the stories of other characters? Whether it’s Hardcourt or Eagley or you know Batman, who we haven’t even met yet, you know. So what is the big story we’re telling here? What’s the big purpose here?”
The Superman film, which is now available digitally, is set to pass the $600 million mark at the box office within the next few days. And while this isn’t an overwhelming victory for DC Studios. The film has made more than $100 million more than the three Marvel films released this year (Captain America, Brave New World, The Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four: First Steps)… becoming the number one superhero in 2025. So consider the new DC universe launched.
I have to say it – I loved the film. And it’s a great to be a Superman fan right now.