Gunn Dismisses Fan Feuds: 'Space for Superman & Fantastic Four'

This summer's cinematic showdown features two titanic superhero releases - DCU's Superman reboot on July 11 and Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps on July 25. While online debates rage between DC and Marvel fans, DCU architect James Gunn remains uninterested in fueling the rivalry, preferring to celebrate both franchises.

When questioned on Threads about his thoughts regarding Fantastic Four amidst ongoing Marvel/DC comparisons, Gunn offered refreshing perspective: "Our films release two weeks apart - there's space for both! I've got tremendous respect for my Marvel colleagues. The internet will always find conflict, but I'd rather focus on the excitement surrounding these projects than fan arguments."

Gunn brings unique credentials to this discussion, having successfully navigated both universes. He helmed Marvel's beloved Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy before reinvigorating DC's The Suicide Squad (2021). Now as DC Studios co-CEO alongside Peter Safran, Gunn has written and directed the upcoming Superman reboot - a cornerstone of Warner Bros.' strategy to revitalize DC's cinematic fortunes.

The DCU already has an ambitious slate that ensures continued Marvel competition. Take the June 2026 release of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, arriving just weeks before Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The small screen offers similar matchups, with HBO's DCU series Lanterns debuting alongside Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and Vision Quest on Disney+.

The immediate spotlight falls on this July's superhero double-header, both carrying massive box office expectations. But beyond the competition lies exciting collaboration - Marvel and DC recently announced their first official crossover in over twenty years: dual one-shots pairing Batman with Deadpool in 2025, with additional crossovers planned for 2026.

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