James Gunn is feeling “incredibly grateful” for the initial box office success of Superman and the positive reception from audiences. The filmmaker and co-head of DC Studios took to Threads on Sunday to express his appreciation after the superhero blockbuster saw an estimated global debut of $217 million .

The Warner Bros. and DC Studios film — directed by James Gunn — stars up-and-comer David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, and "The Marvelous Mrs Maisel" star Rachel Brosnahan as his perennial love interest Lois Lane.

"Superman," written and directed by James Gunn, brings Clark Kent and his superhero alter ego back to the silver screen.