As excitement builds for two major superhero films hitting theaters this July—DC's Superman and Marvel's Fantastic Four—DC Studios co-head James Gunn has stepped in to ease rising tensions among fans.
On Threads, Gunn responded to a fan question about Marvel’s Fantastic Four by emphasizing unity rather than rivalry. “They come out two weeks after us – there’s room for us both! I love my friends at Marvel,” Gunn wrote. “I’d focus on all the positivity around the films instead of getting sucked up in online fan wars.”
The release timing has sparked comparisons, with Superman set to premiere on July 11 and Fantastic Four following on July 25. Gunn's remarks aim to refocus attention on the films themselves rather than encourage franchise competition.
Though now a key figure at DC, Gunn has deep ties to Marvel. He wrote and directed the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, produced Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, and contributed to several Marvel projects over the past decade. His support for Marvel comes from long-standing relationships with the studio and its creators.
Adding to the competitive summer box office, Jurassic World Rebirth will debut earlier on July 2. The film features Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali and is directed by Gareth Edwards.
Gunn’s Superman stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent, with Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult also leading the cast. Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps, directed by Matt Shakman, stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
While online chatter may fuel a Marvel vs. DC narrative, Gunn encourages fans to embrace the blockbuster season for what it is—a celebration of superheroes on all fronts.
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