James Gunn Teases SUPERMAN Sequel That's Not SUPERMAN 2; Weighs In On Toxic Fans Following SDCC Threats

James Gunn Teases SUPERMAN Sequel That's Not SUPERMAN 2; Weighs In On Toxic Fans Following SDCC Threats

Despite seemingly confirming plans for a Superman sequel, James Gunn has reiterated that his next project will simply put the Man of Steel front and centre. He's also weighed in on toxic fandoms...

By JoshWilding - Aug 01, 2025 04:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman

Yesterday, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn seemingly confirmed that he's developing a Superman sequel. The movie has become the Man of Steel's first solo outing to pass $300 million at the U.S. box office, and recently surpassed $500 million worldwide.

A sequel would make sense then, but just as fans were starting to get excited, the filmmaker clarified that he was referring to the next movie he's writing. That will see Superman play a big role in the story, but it isn't Superman 2.

"This is the same movie," he told a fan on Threads"Superman has a major role. It's not 'Superman 2.'" He later added, "It's a ways off," and somewhat muddied the waters by sharing his definition of a "direct sequel. "I'm not sure how you define 'direct sequel.' I pretty much think of Peacemaker Season 2 as a direct sequel."

Gunn has seemingly shot down the idea of the movie being a World's Finest team-up with Batman, and with Supergirl set to swoop into theaters next summer, it's hard to say what the Kryptonian's next DCU project will be.

Superman vs. The Authority has been mentioned online, suggesting Gunn could make a Guardians of the Galaxy-style ensemble with the Man of Tomorrow front and centre. If that is the plan, it's likely based on Grant Morrison's Superman and The Authority comic book series.

In related news, Gunn has also responded to some of the toxicity online. This comes after a hardcore SnyderVerse supporter posted a video claiming they'd invaded the Peacemaker season 2 panel at Comic-Con, with the intention of "running up" on the DC Studios boss. 

Gunn initially mocked the notion that they were mean-mugging him in a room full of 6500 people, but later got serious by addressing the deeper issues with many of these fans. 

Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures.

In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.  

"Superman is an indescribable joy," we said in our review"A beautiful, moving thrill, David Corenswet is the perfect Man of Steel in a movie packed full of ideas. Fortunately, under James Gunn’s expert direction, all of those work, creating a rousing experience that flies higher than DC has in a very long time."

The movie stars David Corenswet in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Also appearing are Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell, and Milly Alcock.

Superman is now playing in theaters.

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TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 8/1/2025, 5:07 AM
Translation: WB isn't happy with Superman's box office, so he'll once again be limited to movies featuring more popular heroes.
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 8/1/2025, 6:32 AM
@TheJok3r - they set a $500m target which Superman smashed.

It passed MOS domestically.

It's generating its own fanbase.

WB are ecstatic. Gunn is writing what he wants.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 8/1/2025, 6:39 AM
@TheJok3r - why so negative today? Lolz!
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 8/1/2025, 6:47 AM
@UltimaRex - But is that target the break even point? Unlikely considering they spent $350M on the movie and movie theaters take an average of 50% of the cut.

If they all took 50% then the break even point would be $700M. Now it's probably considerably less than that because they might not all take 50%, but there's no way it's THAT much less.
Also, if the movie ends up making less than Man of Steel (not even adjusted for inflation) that's not a good sign all things considered.
F4ntasticClunge
F4ntasticClunge - 8/1/2025, 5:14 AM
Sounds like BvS all over again.

lord22
lord22 - 8/1/2025, 6:24 AM
@F4ntasticClunge - i'm not complaining, gunn know how to make hero team movie.

if he do justice league next it might go near the billion.
F4ntasticClunge
F4ntasticClunge - 8/1/2025, 6:27 AM
@lord22 - after watxhing superman I wouldn't trust him lol
Forthas
Forthas - 8/1/2025, 8:51 AM
@F4ntasticClunge -

Geez...not again

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Bucky74
Bucky74 - 8/1/2025, 11:26 AM
@F4ntasticClunge - Sounds exactly like that
jst5
jst5 - 8/1/2025, 6:09 PM
@lord22 - He does?
jst5
jst5 - 8/1/2025, 6:14 PM
@F4ntasticClunge - I have no idea how anyone thinks that was a "good" Superman movie.It's not written well....movie leaves no doubt this movie was a James Gunn movie done by James Gunn..Superman is goofy as it gets ...a punching bag....and looks to his Robin I mean dog to get him out of stuff.This goofy version of Superman probably does need a sidekick like a dog.

Synder's version wasn't it either...but this Gunn goofy take on Superman isn't it either.
ProfessorWhy
ProfessorWhy - 8/1/2025, 5:30 AM
Trinity movie for WB suits
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