James Gunn explains how Godzilla minus one has contributed to modeling his vision for Superman

James Gunn He is cooking something interesting and unique for SupermanAnd one of his sources of inspiration for the film came Godzilla less one.

That film of Japanese Japanese monsters emotionally devastating and stunning that the theaters of last year has made is, in part, to feed the creative engine behind the launch of the new film universe of DC Studios.

In an interview with the Japanese Cinematoday outlet, Gunn spoke openly of the flu Godzilla less one he had on his imminent Superman Film, which flies to cinemas on 11 July 2025.

The film is the protagonist David Corenswet like the man of steel, with Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hault, Nathan FillionAND Isabela Merced Also realizing key roles in what marks the official beginning of the new chapter “Gods and Monsters” by DC.

As a question about the visual approach to Superman, Gunn gave the epic credit winner of the Toho Oscar:

“I was influenced by special effects. I tried to merge elements such as giant monsters, robots, flying dogs, other superheroes.”

It is not possible to lose the kaiju who made his way through the metropolis in the Superman trailer, and no, we know that it is connected to the reverence of Gunn for the show of Godzilla less one.

For Gunn, the real draw of Godzilla less one It was not only destruction, it was the emotional nucleus to found everything. He explained:

“My goal was to make a film like Godzilla less one, who depicted Godzilla but also had a great human drama. There is a human story at the root.”

That perspective seems to guide how Gunn is choosing to reintroduce Clark Kent to the public. Also with superheroes, monsters and robots in the mix, Superman The emotional honesty and sincere narration is not removing. He developed as he sees the character in today’s world:

“I describe a character with optimism and I hope we associate with Superman. However, the world in which he lives is one in which these things are no longer as important as they once did. There are some overlaps with the real world in which we live.”

And this is where Gunn could do something special. The story he is trying to tell does not concern Superman’s resurrection, it is a question of making his values ​​import again. In a cultural landscape in which hope and kindness often seem relics, Gunn wants to position Superman as a significant counterweight.

“Although there have been many portraits of Superman, [I focused on] Show Superman with goodness, kindness, compassion and an attitude that appreciates human life. “

Just like Godzilla less one Used a monster to reflect humanity trauma, Gunn is using a superhero to explore how goodness can survive in a cynical world. It is the heart, hope and the belief that a person can still make a difference.