James Gunn’s Superman did not just fly into theaters; it exploded onto the domestic box office charts, firmly securing a spot among the 100 highest-grossing films in history. This bold reinvention boldly eclipsed Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill, on home turf, proving fresh vision and fearless storytelling still pack a powerful punch. Fans and critics are raving, and to top it all off, it also surpassed Ryan Reynolds’ 2018 blockbuster.

Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 2, with its 84% Rotten Tomatoes score, just got steamrolled by James Gunn’s Superman at the box office. Looks like the Merc with a Mouth met his match in the Man of Steel!

James Gunn’s Superman dominates while Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 2 stumbles

Superman has smashed the domestic box office with an impressive $325 million, narrowly surpassing Deadpool 2’s $324 million lifetime earnings. Released in 2018, Deadpool 2 followed the 2016 original that reignited Ryan Reynolds’ career and became one of the highest-grossing R-rated films ever. Directed by Tim Miller, the first Deadpool was created on a modest $55 million budget. However, creative clashes led Miller to exit the sequel, which David Leitch directed with a much larger $120 million budget, marking a bold shift in production.

Deadpool 2 shattered records with a $785.9 million global haul against a $110 million budget, becoming 2018’s seventh most profitable film. It opened wide in 4,332 theaters, breaking R-rated release records and earning $53.3 million on its first day. The action-packed sequel featured Ryan Reynolds’ witty antihero teaming with Cable and Domino to protect a young mutant, blending chaos, humor, and heart in a wildly entertaining ride that redefined the superhero genre. After dominating with Deadpool 2 in 2025, James Gunn is now gearing up to direct the next movie in the Super-Family in 2025.

James Gunn is officially back in the director’s chair, set to write and helm the next thrilling chapter of the Super-Family, as confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO David Zaslav.

James Gunn’s next big project: the future of the Super-Family

James Gunn is officially confirmed to write and direct the next chapter in DC’s expanding Super Family, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav revealed during the latest earnings call, as reported by Variety. Gunn had hinted at a project involving David Corenswet’s Superman but remained tight-lipped on whether it would be a direct sequel or a broader story within the universe. Zaslav also provided no specifics, leaving fans eager to discover which hero or tale Gunn will bring to life next.

Warner Bros. is expanding the DC Universe with exciting new projects like Peacemaker Season 2, the upcoming Supergirl movie, and the Lanterns TV series, all promising unique tones and fresh storytelling. James Gunn emphasizes variety, ensuring each entry offers a distinct flavor, from horror with Clayface to classic superhero action. Fans are buzzing with anticipation as Superman continues to soar, surpassing Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel in critically acclaimed reviews and outshining Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 2 at the box office. Gunn’s future projects continue to keep fans on edge.

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