DC Studios' James Gunn is rejoicing due to the positive fan response after the trailer forSuperman, which is now sitting at around 250 million views across all platforms. The trailer showcasesDavid Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific. More importantly, it featured the live-action film debut ofKrypto the Superdog, a beloved-yet-strange character.
In response to the overwhelming support the trailer received, Gunn posted toThreads, writing “Krypto really did take us home: With over 250 million views and a million social posts,Superman is officially the most viewed and the most talked about trailer in the history of both DC and Warner Bros.” He then added that the trailer’s success is “because of all of” the fans and thanked audiences for their response to the trailer. Speaking for DC Studios, Gun finished his post with ""
What James Gunn’s Superman Post Means
Gunn’s response to fans is major in two ways. Firstly, the trailer’s popularity online is major for DC. Oftentimes, the response to a film’s first teasers gives a taste of how audiences will react to the movie itself. This isn’t always true -Suicide Squadfamously had a trailer that was better than the film - butSuperman’strailer is so widely viewed that it spells out a huge potential for the film’s box office.
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Secondly, the boss at a major studio thanking fans personally further shows why audiences seem to resonate with Gunn. He frequently posts updates on his movie-making process and answers questions from other users. This creates a sort of relationship between fans and Gunn, which boosts how connected they feel to his work. The director has been doing this since his work with the MCU on theGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy.
Our Take on James Gunn’s Superman Post
Gunn’s post about theSupermantrailer shows off his savvy in interacting with fans while also sharing DC’s huge achievement. Beyond that, his wording of “Krypto took us home” has some intentionality behind it, being a play on Superman’s pup featuring prominently and the idea that the DCU will be a return to form for DC Comics films. TheSupermantrailer’s success and Gunn’s subsequent response prove that the DCU hype is real, though it remains to be seen if the movie lives up to it.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
