Superman: MCU Boss ‘Loved’ James Gunn Movie & Got a Surprising Response

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The head of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, has disclosed that he’s already watched James Gunn‘s latest superhero film, titled Superman. Since its release in theaters, this DC Universe movie has garnered favorable feedback from both critics and audiences, with a 92% rating on Popcornmeter and Rotten Tomatoes.

What did Kevin Feige say about James Gunn’s Superman?

At a recent press meeting as reported by Deadline, Feige shared his admiration for Gunn’s Superman. He quickly reached out to the director to express congratulations on the DC Universe’s achievements. Despite the rivalry between production companies, he genuinely wishes for the success of superhero films.

He mentioned that James has significantly impacted us, and vice versa, he noted. We exchanged messages. He was expressing his appreciation for the movie, and I was reciprocating by sharing my admiration. In response, he said ‘Without you guys, it wouldn’t exist.’ Feige added, ‘Studios often view each other as rivals,’ but in our industry, I support every film. I genuinely hope that every movie succeeds.

Moreover, Feige expressed his appreciation for Gunn’s creative vision, stating that he was captivated by the way the director developed the characters within a rich and well-rounded universe.

Here’s a more conversational and less confrontational way to phrase that: “You seem to dive right into things without hesitation! By any chance, are you not familiar with Mr. Terrific? Don’t worry if you’re not; you’ll pick it up as we go along. Same goes for this world we’re in – just immerse yourself and explore!

In the movie titled Superman, James Gunn is both the writer and director. This film is based on the DC characters initially conceptualized by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. David Corenswet portrays Superman/Clark Kent, while Rachel Brosnahan takes on the role of Lois Lane. Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor, Skyler Gisondo acts as Jimmy Olsen, Wendell Pierce becomes Perry White, Mikaela Hoover embodies Cat Grant, Beck Bennett is Steve Lombard, María Gabriela de Faría portrays The Engineer, Sara Sampaio takes on Eve Teschmacher, Anthony Carrigan plays Metarmorpho, Frank Grillo assumes the character of Rick Flag Sr., Edi Gathegi and Isabela Merced appear as Hawkgirl and Green Lantern respectively. Additionally, Pruitt Taylor Vince plays Jonathan Kent, Neva Howell portrays Martha Kent, with Alan Tudyk, Michael Rooker, and Grace Chan also making appearances in the movie.

The film is now in theaters worldwide.

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2025-07-21 18:10