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James Gunn Invites Godzilla Minus One Director to DC Studios After Hailing Film as ‘Revolutionary’

Lauding its human-driven narrative, the Superman director opened early-stage talks for a potential creative collaboration.

Superman next to Godzilla

Overview

  • James Gunn described the Oscar-winning film as revolutionary for blending kaiju spectacle with deeply felt human drama.
  • He called Godzilla Minus One one of his favorite films of the past few years and singled out director Takashi Yamazaki among a handful of creators he admires most.
  • Gunn formally invited Yamazaki to visit DC Studios and pledged to explore opportunities for him to work within the DCU.
  • The invitation included a personal tour of DC Studios and a viewing of the original Superman costume from Gunn’s office.
  • Gunn credited the film’s character-focused storytelling with shaping his approach to the upcoming Superman release on July 11.