SUPERMAN by James Gunn (Coming 2025)

[CHICAGO]

I had read it a couple times around twitter and elsewhere by these comic movie "insiders" that typical have decent info on these movies

‘Superman’ Scraps Episodic Structure as James Gunn Refines Film’s Tone Ahead of Release — World of Reel

It appears James Gunn has decided to scrap Superman’s episodic title cards during the editing process. The film has been turned into a continuous, single narrative in the final edit.

www.worldofreel.com

it might not be as pronounced as I had thought though and perhaps they just removed the title cards naming the day of the week that was being chronicled and not the overall structure?



as I understand "world of reel" is considered a reliable source, they also reported that Gunn cut out some of his trademark "humor" based on uneven reactions from early screenings

‘Superman’ Faced Major Changes After Test Screenings — Reshoots, Less Humor, Shorter Runtime, New Editor & Composer — World of Reel

Tensions are high at Warner Bros., where CEO David Zaslav and DC Studios leads James Gunn and Peter Safran are scrutinizing every frame to avoid another franchise misfire.

www.worldofreel.com

maybe these changes are normal, but it all seems rather close to the movies release for me

I do think cutting down on the humor would be a good move though, esp after we saw it really dumb down a movie like Thor: Love & Thunder. You want some laughs, but it shouldnt be a major tone setter in these movies IMO

ATLEAST THE TEST RUNS
FORCED HIM TO GET RID
OF SOME OF THE HUMOR



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[MajesticLion]

@ Luthor going full Stephen Miller with who raised you as a child?!

 

[EzekelRAGE]

*snip*

If you believe the other insider, as far as the days of the week shyt, seems like it's nothing to be worried about.

I couldve swore that danielrpk dude, who this rumor started on, got called out by James Gunn himself before, for spreading lies.

 

[Brozay]

If you believe the other insider, as far as the days of the week shyt, seems like it's nothing to be worried about.

I couldve swore that danielrpk dude, who this rumor started on, got called out by James Gunn himself before, for spreading lies.

yeah that would be rather minor then I suppose, I saw that response and had in my comments. It does sound like they trimmed out some other things as well based on early screenings, I suppose thats pretty normal though? Or is it? Overall, I trust Gunn here and have generally liked what Ive seen in trailers

 

[EzekelRAGE]

yeah that would be rather minor then I suppose, I saw that response and had in my comments. It does sound like they trimmed out some other things as well based on early screenings, I suppose thats pretty normal though? Or is it? Overall, I trust Gunn here and have generally liked what Ive seen in trailers

Is stuff getting trimmed/cut/changed normal? Yea it's pretty standard for the industry from my understanding. Now if you heard shyt like you did about Captain America movie or that FatWS show(apparently a major plot got changed for the show), that's when you should worry. Or shyt like what happened with Snyder/Whedon on Justice League or Gilroy having to come "fix" Rogue One.

 

[wire28]

I said after the first trailer that it looked a little too cartoonish. Some of the CG in this new trailer looking like Spy Kids

That guy getting punched and breaking the 4th wall with the teeth hitting the camera was the type of silly stuff I didn't want Gunn to do. That's a Looney Tunes level gag

I hope that’s just a taste bring the camp, pluck, zany and bonkers Gunn

 

[Ribbs]

The marketing for this movie >>>



When the kid understands he isn't Superman, but he could be a hero by helping others

 

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ATLEAST THE TEST RUNS
FORCED HIM TO GET RID
OF SOME OF THE HUMOR



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My main concern was the humor. He tends to over do it and his brand of humor really isn't for me

 

[TheJet]

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

'Peacemaker' was hilarious I don't mind comedy if it's actually funny and Gunn gets some funny jokes off in his shyt

 

[EzekelRAGE]

'Peacemaker' was hilarious I don't mind comedy if it's actually funny and Gunn gets some funny jokes off in his shyt

I remember liking slither a lot too. I wonder if the GotG "gunn's comedy" shyt was just watered down or w/e because of Disney. Comedy was alright in in Suicide Squad too iirc.