James Gunn Delves Into ‘Toy Spoilers’

Superman writer-director and DC Studios co-head James Gunn just lately touched upon “toy spoilers” for the Man of Metal’s latest cinematic outing. This comes after Gunn conveyed that the meeting minimize for it was accomplished way back.

Gunn introduced this topic up over on Threads, professing to an inquiring fan, “I am undecided what you are speaking about however I’ve to okay all of the toys and I do not assume any of them spoil something.” The rumors may stem from an inventory of Superman characters getting motion figures which incorporates Ultraman, seemingly confirming the character’s inclusion within the movie. Notably, nonetheless, Ultraman was already anticipated to be in Superman, as he was believed to be one character revealed in photographs leaked from the set.

Gunn beforehand insisted that David Corenswet’s Superman efficiency will “blow folks the f— away.” Gunn went on to additional observe, “He’s the film star that everybody simply desires he may presumably be. And I do not assume anybody actually understands the depth of this man’s expertise, dramatically, comedically, he is the perfect bodily motion star I’ve in all probability ever labored with… He is an incredible actor, and [Lois Lane actor] Rachel Brosnahan, persons are going to die for her as properly.“

Placing the highlight on Superman itself, Gunn delved into how Christopher Reeve’s Final Son of Krypton influenced his personal in 2023, asking how does one take “this outrageous idea of a man who flies round” and switch him into one thing actual, additional avowing, “I believe that, you understand, what we’re doing is totally different. It is its personal factor. However I am positively influenced by what [director Richard] Donner did with Superman, and what Christopher Reeve did with Superman, and Margot Kidder, who’s unbelievable within the film. She’s actually the center of it in loads of methods.”

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Moreover, Gunn promised that Superman will not really feel like Guardians of the Galaxy, asserting, “I realized a lot from making [the Guardians of the Galaxy] motion pictures. But it surely’s not like Superman goes to have precisely the identical vibe as a Guardians film. It is really fairly totally different.” Tying into that, Gunn additionally promised that Superman will not be a comedy, conveying that it is simpler for one to “take a personality no one is aware of, just like the Guardians [of the Galaxy], or Peacemaker,” after which do no matter they need with them, however folks in each single nation on the planet know the story of Superman.

Superman Is the “True Begin” of the DC Universe

In addition to these bits of reports, Gunn delved into why different DC heroes are within the mission, affirming, “They match the story I am telling. Story at all times comes first.” Extra just lately, Gunn touched upon why Superman is the “true begin” of the DCU after Creature Commandos, avouching that Creature Commandos is a manner for folks to “simply take somewhat nibble” and see what it tastes like.

Superman arrives in theaters sooner than a dashing bullet on July 11, 2025.

Supply: Threads

Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage along with his human upbringing. He’s the embodiment of reality and justice in a world that views kindness as old style.

Launch Date

July 11, 2025

Solid

Nicholas Hoult , Rachel Brosnahan , Skyler Gisondo , David Corenswet

Fundamental Style

Superhero