James Gunn thanks fans for 'Superman' success at the box office; CEO reveals this is just a beginning

James Gunn, the director of ‘Superman,’ has expressed his gratitude over the massive numbers and the chart rankings. Since the release, the film has been hailed for being a generational hit and simply iconic by the fans.

James Gunn expresses his gratitude...

In a note on Instagram Threads, Gunn wrote, “I’m incredibly grateful for your enthusiasm and kind words over the past few days,” before adding, “We’ve had a lot of ‘Super’ in ‘Superman’ over the years, and I’m happy to have made a movie that focuses on the ‘man’ part of the equation – a kind person always looking out for those in need.”Furthermore, he thanked the audience, stating, “That that resonates so powerfully with so many people across the world is in itself a hopeful testament to the kindness and quality of human beings.

Thank you.” On July 11, ‘Superman’ had the third biggest domestic opening with earnings $122 million over the weekend, and with the international box office, it is currently at $217 million, according to Variety.

This is just a beginning...

Additionally, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery revealed that ‘Superman’ is just the beginning of the massive 10-year plan by introducing films like ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Clayface’ in the theatres, and ‘Lanterns’ on OTT.

Appreciating James Gunn’s passion, David Zaslav said that he is excited for the run as their vision is clear and the momentum is real.

The controversial cut

Meanwhile, as the numbers increase at the box office, the posts about the controversial cut of the 33-second kissing scene soar as well. The romantic scene, which was released in the teasers, has been abruptly cut from the film in India after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) reportedly deemed it ‘too sensual’ for young adults. Many fans have slammed the censor board for the unnecessary cuts, and compared it with the double-meaning jokes that have been previously passed, expressing their discontent on social media.