James Gunn Denies Rumors That 'Superman' Has $363 Million Budget
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Former Marvel director-turned-DC filmmaker James Gunn is baffled by the documents that supposedly leaked 'Superman' staggering budget, insisting they are not true at all.

AceShowbiz - The upcoming "Superman" movie is rumored to have a staggering $363 million budget, but the film's director, James Gunn, has stepped in to dismantle these reports with a detailed explanation.

According to a source, the exorbitant figure was cited in a document on the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit site. The document suggested that Superman, set to debut in the summer of 2025, had a whopping budget of over $363 million.

However, James Gunn, who serves as the co-CEO of DC Studios and the movie's writer-director, was quick to clear the air. On social media platform Threads, Gunn responded, saying, "No. Good God. I wish I had somewhere even close to that!"

He further elaborated, "I don't know if it's faked or if it's just some weird form an assistant in the Cleveland office filled out putting random stuff in the blanks. I sent it to our accountants and financial producers when it first came out a year ago and no one knew what it was. I can just tell you it wasn't anyone on our team!"

The director's statement brings sanity back into the conversation, as the budget cited just doesn't align with standard procedures or financial realism. While giant superhero flicks can cost a lot - anywhere between $200 million and $300 million, and even more in some cases like "The Avengers" - the $363 million figure seemed out of place.

Moreover, previous Superman installments like "Superman Returns" (2006) and "Man of Steel" (2013) had production budgets around the $200 million mark. Even the splashy "Justice League" was made for approximately $300 million.

Regardless of the budget rumors, the film's trailer is already a massive hit, racking up 119 million views across all social media platforms within its first 24 hours. It's also achieved over one million likes on YouTube, showcasing the significant anticipation for the film.

Starring David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, this fresh take on the iconic superhero is one to watch. Scheduled to hit theaters on July 11, 2025, it promises a coveted blend of action, humor, and heartfelt moments.

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