James Gunn Says There Is ‘Zero Truth’ to Warner Bros. Making Him Shorten ‘Superman’ Runtime: ‘They Couldn’t Even if That’s Something That They Wanted’

James Gunn is setting the record straight on the “Superman” runtime.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I recently hopped onto Instagram to inquire about the runtime of an upcoming DC film. To my delight, the studio head graciously replied, confirming that the rumored two hours and nine minutes were spot on! Excitedly, I can’t wait to immerse myself in the cinematic experience this masterpiece promises.

“Inclusive of credits/post credits the runtime is 2 hours 9 minutes,” Gunn replied.

Next, Gunn was questioned regarding a different speculation: If Warner Bros. requested him to abbreviate the movie. Once more, Gunn shared his thoughts on the matter. (Informal and conversational)

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Gunn was queried about another gossipy subject: Did Warner Bros. ask him to trim the film’s length? Gunn gave his input again. (More casual and informal)

He stated, ‘There’s no truth to it.’ If they wished to do something like that, they simply can’t. It’s a movie produced by DC Studios.

Originally known as “Superman: Legacy,” the upcoming film titled simply “Superman” is helmed by director James Gunn. David Corenswet portrays the lead character, Superman, opposite Rachel Brosnahan who plays Lois Lane. Nicholas Hoult embodies the movie’s antagonist, the power-hungry genius Lex Luthor. The cast also includes Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, a journalist, Anthony Carrigan in the role of Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific.

James Gunn’s inaugural venture as DC Studios’ director marks the return of a standalone Superman film after more than ten years. The last cinematic outing focusing on the Last Son of Krypton was Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel,” released in 2013, which amassed an impressive $670 million at global box offices. This film paved the way for a connected DC universe, encompassing productions like “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “Wonder Woman,” “Suicide Squad,” and “The Flash.” The chronology concludes with “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” which was released in December 2023.

“Superman” hits theaters July 11.

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2025-06-05 07:16