James Gunn is feeling “incredibly grateful” for the initial box office success of Superman and the positive reception from audiences. The filmmaker and co-head of DC Studios took to Threads on Sunday to express his appreciation after the superhero blockbuster saw an estimated global debut of $217 million .

James Gunn’s Superman soars past $215 million box office open amid rave reviews - Critics have declared James Gunn’s reboot will ‘make you believe in superhero movies again’

James Gunn’s new Superman movie is off to a flying start at the box office, pulling in a strong $123 million in its first weekend, according to early estimates from industry sources. That number includes a $37 million Saturday,