James Gunn Dismisses Superman $700M Success Rumor Ahead Release

James Gunn's new "Superman" film is a hard reboot of the DC Universe that introduces a world filled with numerous superheroes and metahumans, shifting from the darker tone of previous iterations to a more lighthearted and kid-friendly approach. The movie, starring David Corenswet as Superman, is positioned as the grand opening of DC Studios' new slate called "Gods and Monsters," aiming to set up future franchise installments. Despite rumors suggesting the film needs to earn $700 million at the box office to be deemed successful, Gunn has dismissed these claims as "complete and utter nonsense," emphasizing that the movie is not the riskiest endeavor and does not require such an enormous sum to be profitable. With a reported budget of $225 million, the film likely needs to gross at least $500 million worldwide to break even, a more realistic target compared to previous DC hits like "Man of Steel" and "The Batman." Gunn's confidence in the project is buoyed by a strong ensemble cast and the growing enthusiasm among fans for the new DC Universe, while acknowledging that the superhero movie landscape has changed, with Marvel films recently struggling to reach past $400 million. Overall, the success of "Superman" will be a critical indicator of public reception to the rebooted DCU and its future prospects.