'Media Is By Nature a Business Full of Hits And Misses': Warner Bros. Boss Says James Gunn Is 'Focused' on Superman Sequel Man of Tomorrow After Supergirl Flop
Superman director James Gunn is "focused on Man of Tomorrow" following the failure of Supergirl, Warner Bros. chief David Zaslav has said — and now working up to 18-hour days on the forthcoming sequel.
Warner Bros. chief David Zaslav revealed that director James Gunn is intensely focused on the upcoming Superman sequel, "Man of Tomorrow," following the financial failure of the DC Universe's second film, "Supergirl." Speaking to investors, Zaslav expressed his excitement about the progress of "Man of Tomorrow," stating that Gunn was working up to 18-hour days on the project. The DCU slate currently seems promising, with films like Clayface and Lanterns set for release.
The DC Universe's strategy remains confident despite the box office flop of "Supergirl." The film, which cost approximately $180 million to produce, only managed to generate $126 million at the box office, falling short of expectations. Warner Bros. acknowledges that media is inherently a business of hits and misses, with various recent films underperforming.
While "Supergirl" was intended as a key tentpole in the DC Universe, following the success of "Superman," the film struggled both critically and commercially. Its opening weekend box office grossed just over $68 million, and it experienced a 74% drop in attendance during its second weekend in theaters. IGN reviewed "Supergirl," acknowledging the film's borrowing from "the best" but criticizing Milly Alcock's portrayal of Kara Zor-El as overshadowed by elements from other movies used in its creation.
Despite these challenges, Warner Bros. remains optimistic about the future of the DC Universe, with "Man of Tomorrow" poised to follow.
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