James Gunn Admits Superhero Fatigue Exists

When it came to breaking down what makes both the blockbusters and even the small-screen stories worth sticking around for, James Gunn revealed that having some heart was an absolute must. "There's a lot of spectacle films made, and they've gotten really generic, and they've gotten boring," Gunn explained. "They aren't about character, and there's no emotion to them, and there should be emotion in things no matter what." He then made the comparison to a genre that, while he wasn't as involved in anymore, helped put him on the map with the likes of "Dawn of the Dead" and "Slither." "Like in a horror movie, if you like that main character, you're much more scared for them. The stakes matter."

With this kind of mindset, it's exciting to see just how careful Gunn will be as he gears up for what is undoubtedly the biggest venture in his career. Explaining to Rosenbaum his approach to handling the DC Universe, he explained, "We're not going to overextend ourselves at DC. We're going to be very careful with the product we put out and make sure everything is as good as it can possibly be." We can only wait and find out when Gunn himself takes on a new Man of Steel directing "Superman: Legacy," which is getting closer to appointing its new Blue Boy Scout before he debuts July 11, 2025.