James Gunn on Why Superman Doesn’t Join the Justice Gang

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James Gunn recently talked about Superman’s current standing with a group called the Justice Gang, and clarified rumors surrounding the box office earnings of the DCU’s initial film. In a recent conversation on Threads, he explained why Superman continues to operate independently while still being closely associated with the team, and refuted speculations about the movie’s financial success benchmark.

James Gunn hints Superman won’t be comfortable in Justice Gang

On Threads, James Gunn explained, “I believe there could be several explanations for this, but firstly, consider if Superman would feel at ease being part of a team funded by one of the world’s largest corporations, given that the team also endorses that corporation.” He further noted, “Yes, he can be seen as a team player. However, our Clark is an individual who values his independence.

The conversation started when someone pointed out that Hawkgirl implied Superman wasn’t part of the team because Guy Gardner didn’t want him to have a say. They wondered if it would be inconsistent for Superman to join such a group, to which Gunn responded that perhaps the corporate backing of the Justice Gang might influence Superman’s decision to formally associate with them.

As a dedicated movie enthusiast, I must admit that Superman’s role within the team dynamic is truly remarkable. Despite not officially being a member, he stands shoulder to shoulder with them in battle, even revealing his identity at times. Not only does he fight alongside them, but they also extend their support when needed.

However, director Gunn underscores Superman’s unique independence, emphasizing that even within the team context, the Man of Steel maintains a distinct sense of individuality and self-reliance that sets him apart from his fellow heroes.

In a different chat on Threads, Gunn passionately refuted suggestions that Superman’s box office earnings needed to reach $650 million for the movie to be considered successful. He asserted, “That’s completely untrue. Anyone advocating such a view clearly lacks insight into the film industry, and it would be foolish of us to create an inaugural film in a franchise that would need to gross that amount just to turn a profit.

Initial estimates indicated that a film needed to generate at least $500 million in revenue for Warner Bros. Discovery to deem it profitable.

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2025-08-11 09:36