James Gunn is shutting down the assumption that “ Superman ” has to be a box office blockbuster. The writer/director, who is also the co-head of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, told GQ that the franchise tentpole film does not carry as much pressure at the studio as critics believe.

Superman will fly into theaters in less than 10 days, and writer/director James Gunn has finally shed some light on a major DCU connection. Superman will introduce the world to David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel,